Processed Blue Cheese Spread from Gorgonzola from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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