0406.20.69.00 - Described in additional U.S.note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification, 0406.20.69.00, pertains to grated or powdered cheese of all kinds, specifically falling under the "Other" category within the broader "Grated or powdered cheese" heading. The crucial defining characteristic for this subcategory is that the cheese, when grated or powdered, must be described in additional U.S. note 19 to Chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions. This note typically outlines specific types of cheese or preparations thereof that qualify for this particular treatment, often related to their origin or specific processing methods that deem them distinct for duty or trade purposes.

It is important to distinguish this classification from its sibling category, 0406.20.71.00, also labeled "Other." While both fall under grated or powdered cheese and are "other," the key differentiator lies in the specific reference to additional U.S. note 19. The 0406.20.71.00 classification will cover grated or powdered cheeses that do *not* meet the specific criteria outlined in additional U.S. note 19. Therefore, the applicability of this subcategory is directly dictated by the legal and descriptive requirements stipulated in that note.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions at this level hinge on a thorough understanding and application of the criteria set forth in additional U.S. note 19 to Chapter 4. Importers must ensure their product documentation and physical characteristics align precisely with the descriptions and stipulations within that note to correctly classify their grated or powdered cheese under 0406.20.69.00.