0406.10.68.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification, 0406.10.68.00, encompasses "Other" fresh (unripened or uncured) cheeses and curd that do not fall under the preceding specific categories within the "Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd" heading. This residual category serves as a catch-all for a wide array of fresh dairy products that meet the definition of cheese or curd but are not specifically enumerated elsewhere. Examples could include certain types of fresh mozzarella, ricotta, mascarpone, or quark that do not fit into more narrowly defined subheadings.

This subheading is distinguished from its sibling, 0406.10.64.00, by its lack of adherence to the specific provisions outlined in additional U.S. note 22 to Chapter 4. While the sibling category is reserved for goods meeting particular documentary or eligibility requirements, 0406.10.68.00 applies to any fresh cheese or curd that does not qualify for such special treatment, based purely on its inherent characteristics.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on identifying and classifying fresh cheeses and curd that do not fit into any more granular or specifically defined classifications within heading 0406. Accurate classification under this subheading relies on a thorough understanding of the definition of "fresh cheese" and "curd" as established by customs regulations and interpretations, as well as careful consideration of the exclusions represented by the preceding sibling categories.