0406.20 - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

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

Overview

This HTS category, 0406.20, specifically covers cheese that has been grated or powdered, regardless of its origin or specific type. This transformation from a solid block or form into smaller particles is the defining characteristic of goods classified under this heading. It encompasses a wide variety of cheeses, from hard aged varieties like Parmesan and Romano that are commonly grated for culinary use, to softer cheeses that may be powdered for easier incorporation into food products.

It is crucial to distinguish 0406.20 from its sibling categories. Unlike fresh cheeses (0406.10), this category pertains to cheese that has undergone a processing step to alter its form. It also differs from processed cheese (0406.30) which involves emulsification and restructuring of cheese, and blue-veined cheeses (0406.40) which are distinguished by specific mold growth. "Other cheese" (0406.90) covers all cheeses not specifically listed elsewhere, but 0406.20 is for those already processed into a grated or powdered state.

The subcategories within 0406.20 serve to further refine the classification based on the type of cheese that has been grated or powdered. These subdivisions, such as "Blue-veined cheese," "Cheddar cheese," and "Romano made from cow's milk," are important for identifying the base cheese. This allows for more precise tracking and potential tariff differentiation based on the original variety of cheese before it was grated or powdered. The "Other, including mixtures of the above" category serves as a catch-all for grated or powdered cheeses that do not fit into the more specific subcategories, such as blends of different cheeses.

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0406.20 - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds:

Sub-classifications

Overview

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