Gorgonzola Dolce Blue Cheese Portions from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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