0406.20.22.00 - Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification, 0406.20.22.00, pertains to grated or powdered cheese of all kinds that are blue-veined and fall under the specific provisions outlined in general note 15 of the tariff schedule. This means the cheese must meet the detailed criteria and entry requirements stipulated by that particular general note, which often involves specific product characteristics or origin-based exceptions. These are not generic blue-veined cheeses but rather those that have undergone a specific process or meet particular standards that necessitate their classification under this note.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 0406.20.24.00 covers blue-veined grated or powdered cheeses that are described in additional U.S. note 17 to chapter 4. This implies a separate set of conditions or qualifications, likely related to U.S.-specific regulations or trade agreements, that govern their entry and tariff treatment. The remaining sibling, 0406.20.28.00, is a residual category for any other blue-veined grated or powdered cheeses not covered by the specific provisions of general note 15 or additional U.S. note 17.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 0406.20.22.00. Therefore, the classification is finalized at this level based on the product meeting the description of grated or powdered blue-veined cheese and qualifying for entry under general note 15. Importers must ensure their product aligns precisely with the defined characteristics and procedural requirements of general note 15 to ensure accurate customs declaration and avoid potential compliance issues.