Gorgonzola Piccante Wheels from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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