Gorgonzola Piccante DOP in Original Loaf from China
Italian Gorgonzola Piccante DOP, aged longer for sharper flavor with pronounced Penicillium roqueforti blue veining, imported in cylindrical original loaves as produced. Classifies under HTS 0406.40.51.00 for blue-veined cheeses in original loaves pursuant to general note 15 quota. Traditional production maintains protected loaf shape for authenticity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include DOP certificate proving protected designation and original loaf preservation; apply for EU quota share early in calendar year
• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain veining integrity
• Common pitfall: trimmed loaves reclassify to higher-duty 0406.40.58