Gorgonzola Dolce Blue Cheese Portions from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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