0406.90.72.00/Processed Blue Cheese Spread from Gorgonzola/Japan

Processed Blue Cheese Spread from Gorgonzola from Japan

Spreadable processed cheese made from Gorgonzola with retained blue veining characteristics. Qualifies under HTS 0406.90.72.00 as 'processed from blue-mold cheese' per U.S. Note 17 provisions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Prove base is >=80% blue-mold origin via processing records

• Confirm not dehydrated (0405.90 exclusion)

• Test water-in-oil emulsion to stay dairy spread-eligible