Gorgonzola Piccante Wheels
Intensely flavored Italian Gorgonzola Piccante, a cow's milk blue cheese aged longer for sharper taste and firmer texture with prominent Penicillium roqueforti veins. This 'sharp' variety contrasts with milder dolce types. HTS 0406.40.70.00 covers it as unspecified blue-veined cheese.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If labeled specifically as Gorgonzola under quota provisions
Named Gorgonzola may qualify for Italian-type cheese quotas in other subheadings.
If processed with added cultures beyond standard lactic bacteria
Certain specially processed blue cheeses classify under specific processed categories.
If blended with non-dairy ingredients exceeding permissible limits
Blended cheese products with significant non-milk additions move to Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate from Gorgonzola Dolce which may have specific quota considerations
• Provide aging certificates (minimum 80 days for Piccante) to confirm ripened status
• Use insulated containers maintaining below 40°F to prevent mold overgrowth during ocean freight
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