Gorgonzola Dolce Blue Cheese Portions from China
Gorgonzola Dolce portions are soft, sweet younger blue-veined cheese cut from larger wheels, with mild blue mold from Italian cow's milk. Under HTS 0406.90.74.00 as 'other' blue-veined, it differs from aged Piccante or quota Italian-types. Pre-portioned for retail distinguishes its processed nature.
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
• Certify DOP status and vein distribution via photos/lab tests
• Monitor Italian cheese quotas indirectly via aggregates
• Package for retail to avoid bulk cream classification