Gorgonzola Piccante Wheels from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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