Gorgonzola Piccante Blue Cheese Loaves
Italian Gorgonzola Piccante features intense blue veins and crumbly texture from extended aging. This cow's milk blue-mold cheese qualifies for HTS 0406.90.72.00 under U.S. Note 17 for blue-veined cheeses pursuant to quota entry.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically Cheddar-processed from blue-mold
Cheddar-style processing from blue-mold base shifts to Cheddar quota subheadings.
If Stilton-style from non-UK source
Non-UK Stilton classified as blue-mold but may fall under general other if not quota-specific.
If flavored with herbs exceeding natural cheese
Added non-dairy flavors make it a food preparation outside pure Chapter 4 cheeses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure import license confirming compliance with Note 17; EU quota fills quickly
• Include microbiological certification proving Penicillium roqueforti presence
• Label accurately to avoid reclassification as Italian-type under 0406.90.36
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Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Portions
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