Gorgonzola Process Cheese Spread from Canada
A smooth, spreadable processed cheese made from Gorgonzola blue-veined cheese blended with emulsifiers and milk solids. It meets the criteria for processed cheese under HTS 0406.30.63.00 as it contains and is processed from blue-veined cheese (except Roquefort), not grated or powdered, and designed for retail use. This classification applies to mixtures incorporating natural blue cheese cultures for flavor.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to cheese quota restrictions; verify blue-veined cheese origin excludes Roquefort
• Ensure lab analysis confirms processed cheese composition to avoid reclassification