Gorgonzola Piccante Processed Slices from Mexico
Processed cheese slices derived from Italian Gorgonzola Piccante, a blue-veined variety, packaged in 200g blocks for retail. Classified under HTS 0406.30.12.00 for processed blue-veined cheese (not Roquefort) entered under General Note 15 quota allocations for countries like EU nations. Meets chapter notes for dairy-derived processed cheese without added emulsifiers beyond permitted levels.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm EU origin eligibility for GN15 quotas (e.g
• up to specified kg for blue-mold); provide lab analysis for blue-vein confirmation
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as unprocessed leading to higher duties