0406.20.57.00 - Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses

This HTS category, 0406.20.57.00, specifically classifies grated or powdered cheeses that are characterized by their derivation from or inclusion of certain distinctive types of cheese. This includes cheeses such as Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost, and Roquefort. These cheeses often possess unique flavor profiles, textures, and origins that differentiate them from more common cheese types. The classification applies to the grated or powdered form, indicating processing beyond simple grating for consumer use, potentially for industrial incorporation or specialized culinary applications.

The distinction of this category from its siblings lies in the specific named cheeses that form its basis. While other categories at this level cover grated or powdered cheeses derived from blue-veined varieties (excluding Roquefort), Cheddar, American-type cheeses, Edam or Gouda, and Italian-type cheeses, this subcategory is narrowly focused on the aforementioned Eastern European and Scandinavian specialty cheeses, along with the distinctively veined Roquefort. Classification here hinges on confirming the presence or processing of these specific cheese types within the grated or powdered product.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification is definitive at this level based on the presence of Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost, or Roquefort in the grated or powdered cheese product. Importers and exporters should ensure that the origin of the cheese within the product can be clearly identified to confirm correct classification under this specific HTS code.