0406 - Cheese and curd:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

0406 10

Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd:
- Chongos:
  - 0406 1002 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 1004 00
    
    Described in additional U.S.note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 1008 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Other:
  - 0406 1012 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - Other:
    
    Blue-mold cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, blue-mold cheese:
    
    0406 1014 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 1018 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese:
    
    0406 1024 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 1028 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    American-type cheese, including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese (but not including Cheddar cheese), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such American-type cheese:
    
    0406 1034 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 1038 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and Gouda cheese:
    
    0406 1044 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 1048 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provol- one, Provoletti and Sbrinz); Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such Italian-type cheeses, whether or not in original loaves:
    
    0406 1054 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 1058 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation, Gruyere-process cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such cheeses:
    
    0406 1064 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 1068 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Other:
    
    Cheese, and substitutes for cheese, containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat:
    
    0406 1074 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 1078 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese):
    
    0406 1084 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 1088 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    0406 1095 00
    
    Other 🖩
0406 20

Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds:
- Blue-veined cheese:
  - 0406 2010 00
    
    Roquefort cheese 🖩
  - 0406 2015 00
    
    Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - Other:
    
    0406 2022 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2024 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2028 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Cheddar cheese:
  - 0406 2029 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 2031
    
    Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 2031 10
    
    Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements 🖩
    
    0406 2031 90
    
    Other 🖩
  - 0406 2033 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Colby:
  - 0406 2034 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 2036 00
    
    Described in additional U.S.note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 2039 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Edam and Gouda cheeses:
  - 0406 2043 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 2044 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 2048 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya cheeses:
  - 0406 2049 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - Other:
    
    Made from cow's milk:
    
    0406 2051 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2053 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    0406 2054 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Other, including mixtures of the above:
  - 0406 2055 00
    
    Cheeses made from sheep's milk 🖩
  - 0406 2056 00
    
    Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - Other:
    
    0406 2057 00
    
    Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese (except Roquefort):
    
    0406 2061 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2063 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese:
    
    0406 2065 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2067 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese but not including Cheddar):
    
    0406 2069 00
    
    Described in additional U.S.note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2071 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese:
    
    0406 2073 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2075 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) made from cow's milk:
    
    0406 2077 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2079 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler, or Gruyere-process cheeses:
    
    0406 2081 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2083 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Other:
    
    Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat:
    
    0406 2085 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2087 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Other:
    
    Containing cow's milk:
    
    0406 2089 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 2091 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    0406 2095 00
    
    Other 🖩
0406 30

Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered:
- Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese:
  - 0406 3005 00
    
    Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - Other:
    
    0406 3012 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3014 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3018 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Cheddar cheese:
  - 0406 3022 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 3024 00
    
    Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 3028 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Colby cheese:
  - 0406 3032 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 3034 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 3038 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Edam and Gouda cheeses:
  - 0406 3042 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 3044 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 3048 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Gruyere-process cheese:
  - 0406 3049 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 3051 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 3053 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Other, including mixtures of the above:
  - 0406 3055 00
    
    Cheeses made from sheep's milk 🖩
  - 0406 3056 00
    
    Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - Other:
    
    0406 3057 00
    
    Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese(except Roquefort):
    
    0406 3061 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3063 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese:
    
    0406 3065 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3067 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar):
    
    0406 3069 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3071 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheeses:
    
    0406 3073 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3075 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya):
    
    0406 3077 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3079 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheeses:
    
    0406 3081 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3083 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Other:
    
    Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat:
    
    0406 3085 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3087 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Other:
    
    Containing cow's milk:
    
    0406 3089 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 3091 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    0406 3095 00
    
    Other 🖩
0406 40

Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti :
- Roquefort:
  - 0406 4020 00
    
    In original loaves 🖩
  - 0406 4040 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions:
  - 0406 4044 00
    
    In original loaves 🖩
  - 0406 4048 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Other:
  - Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions:
    
    0406 4051 00
    
    In original loaves 🖩
    
    0406 4052 00
    
    Other 🖩
  - Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions:
    
    0406 4054 00
    
    In original loaves 🖩
    
    0406 4058 00
    
    Other 🖩
  - 0406 4070 00
    
    Other 🖩
0406 90

Other cheese:
- 0406 9005 00
  
  Bryndza cheese 🖩
- Cheddar cheese:
  - 0406 9006 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 9008
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9008 10
    
    Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements 🖩
    
    0406 9008 90
    
    Other 🖩
  - 0406 9012 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Edam and Gouda cheeses:
  - 0406 9014 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 9016 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 9018 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Gjetost cheeses:
  - 0406 9020 00
    
    Made from goat's milk whey or from whey obtained from a mixture of goat's milk and not more than 20 percent by weight of cow's milk 🖩
  - 0406 9025 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Goya cheese:
  - 0406 9028 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - Other:
    
    Made from cow's milk and not in original loaves:
    
    0406 9031 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9032 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    0406 9033 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Sbrinz cheese:
  - 0406 9034 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - Other:
    
    Made from cow's milk:
    
    0406 9036 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9037 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    0406 9038 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone and Provoletti cheeses:
  - 0406 9039 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - Other:
    
    Made from cow's milk:
    
    0406 9041 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9042 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    0406 9043 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation:
  - 0406 9044 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 9046 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 25 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 9048 00
    
    Other 🖩
- 0406 9049 00
  
  Gammelost and Nokkelost cheeses 🖩
- Colby cheese:
  - 0406 9051 00
    
    Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 9052 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
  - 0406 9054 00
    
    Other 🖩
- Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above:
  - Cheeses made from sheep's milk:
    
    0406 9056 00
    
    In original loaves and suitable for grating 🖩
    
    0406 9057 00
    
    Pecorino, in original loaves, not suitable for grating 🖩
    
    0406 9059 00
    
    Other 🖩
  - Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (including mixtures):
    
    0406 9061 00
    
    Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, all the foregoing made from cow's milk 🖩
    
    0406 9063 00
    
    Other 🖩
  - Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63):
    
    Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, all the foregoing made from cow's milk:
    
    0406 9066 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9068 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese:
    
    0406 9072 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9074 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese:
    
    0406 9076 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9078 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar):
    
    0406 9082 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9084 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese:
    
    0406 9086 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9088 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheese:
    
    0406 9090 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9092 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Other:
    
    Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat:
    
    0406 9093 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9094 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    Other:
    
    Containing cow's milk (except soft- ripened cow's milk cheese):
    
    0406 9095 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 🖩
    
    0406 9097 00
    
    Other 🖩
    
    0406 9099 00
    
    Other 🖩

Overview

This HTS category, 0406, encompasses all varieties of cheese and curd. This broad classification includes products derived from the milk of various animals, such as cows, sheep, goats, and buffalo, that have undergone processes of coagulation and separation of whey. The scope extends from fresh curds to aged, ripened cheeses, covering a wide spectrum of dairy products valued for their distinct flavors and textures.

Distinguishing this chapter from others, particularly those in Chapter 3 concerning dairy produce, is the specific focus on manufactured cheese products. While Chapter 3 might cover fluid milk and cream, this category is dedicated to the transformation of these raw materials into solidified cheese forms. Furthermore, unlike live animals or other animal products found in earlier chapters, 0406 solely pertains to processed dairy items.

Within category 0406, several subcategories exist to provide more granular classification based on the state of the cheese. These include fresh or unripened cheeses and curds (0406.10), grated or powdered forms (0406.20), processed cheeses (0406.30), and specifically blue-veined cheeses (0406.40). The residual "Other cheese" category (0406.90) serves as a catch-all for any cheese that does not fit into the more specific subheadings, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0406?

HTS code 0406 covers Cheese and curd: under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 04: Dairy produce; birds eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included.

›What products are classified under 0406?

This classification covers Cheese and curd:. It falls under Chapter 04: Dairy produce; birds eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included.

›How many HTS codes are under 0406?

There are 5 direct subcategories under this classification.

›What are the subcategories under 0406?

This category contains 5 subcategories: Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd:, Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds:, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered:, Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti :, Other cheese:.

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0406 - Cheese and curd:

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