0406.20.87.00 - Other

This classification, 0406.20.87.00, represents "Other" grated or powdered cheese that does not fall under the specific provisions of additional U.S. note 23 to chapter 4. It encompasses a broad range of grated or powdered cheeses, including mixtures thereof, that do not meet the criteria for specialized classifications within this subdivision. The key characteristic is that these are finely processed dairy products derived from milk, intended for culinary use, and presented in a grated or powdered form.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 0406.20.85.00, by the absence of specific regulatory or trade conditions. While 0406.20.85.00 is reserved for goods explicitly described in and entered under additional U.S. note 23, this category serves as a residual for all other grated or powdered cheeses meeting the general description of this heading, provided they contain 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the practical application of this classification relies on thoroughly examining the composition and origin of the grated or powdered cheese to ensure it is not specifically addressed elsewhere in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and that it meets the general requirements of heading 0406 and its preceding subheadings, particularly concerning its butterfat content.