Gorgonzola Process Cheese Spread from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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