0406.20.65.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

This classification, 0406.20.65.00, specifically covers grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds, that are otherwise classified under the "Other" category within subheading 0406.20. The defining characteristic of goods falling into this particular sub-classification is their composition or processing that includes Cheddar cheese. This means that a significant component or the primary ingredient of the grated or powdered cheese must be Cheddar cheese, or it must be processed in a manner that involves Cheddar cheese.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 0406.20.67.00 ("Other"), lies in the specific requirement of containing or being processed from Cheddar cheese. While the sibling category would encompass grated or powdered cheeses that do not meet the Cheddar cheese criterion, this category is exclusively for those that do. This ensures that cheeses with distinct origins and production methods are separately identified for trade purposes.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories that subdivide this classification. Therefore, the classification is complete at this level, with goods falling under this code being those grated or powdered cheeses that contain or are processed from Cheddar cheese and are not specifically provided for elsewhere. For practical classification, importers and exporters should verify the ingredient list and production process to confirm the presence and significance of Cheddar cheese in the product.