0406.20.89.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification, 0406.20.89.00, specifically addresses grated or powdered cheese that is not otherwise specified and is entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 16 to Chapter 4. This category encompasses a broad range of grated or powdered cheeses that do not fall under more specific subheadings, provided they meet the criteria outlined in the aforementioned U.S. note. The defining characteristic here is the form of the cheese – finely grated or powdered – and its subsequent classification under a residual provision for cheeses of this type that contain cow's milk.

This subheading is distinguished from its sibling, 0406.20.91.00, which also covers "Other" grated or powdered cheese but is not subject to Additional U.S. Note 16. Therefore, the primary differentiator is the specific entry provisions that apply to goods classified under 0406.20.89.00, implying certain eligibility requirements or documentation necessary for importation. When determining classification, it is crucial to verify if the imported product qualifies under Additional U.S. Note 16.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Its coverage is therefore defined by the parameters of grated or powdered cheese not otherwise specified, containing cow's milk, and specifically permitted for entry under Additional U.S. Note 16. Examples might include certain specialty grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheeses that, due to their specific processing or intended use as outlined in the note, are directed to this classification rather than a more general one.