0406.30.14.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification covers processed blue-veined cheeses, excluding Roquefort, that are not in grated or powdered form. The defining characteristic of this category is the presence of blue or green mold veins throughout the cheese, a result of specific mold cultures introduced during the cheesemaking process. "Processed" in this context generally refers to cheeses that have undergone a process beyond simple aging, such as melting and re-forming, to achieve a uniform texture and consistency. This category specifically excludes blue-veined cheeses that are grated or powdered for retail or industrial use.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 0406.30.12.00 specifically covers processed blue-veined cheeses that meet the criteria outlined in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and are entered under its provisions. The current node, 0406.30.14.00, encompasses all other processed blue-veined cheeses (excluding Roquefort) that do not qualify under general note 15. The sibling category 0406.30.18.00, "Other," would typically include processed cheeses that are not blue-veined.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 0406.30.14.00 is on correctly identifying the product as a processed blue-veined cheese (not Roquefort, grated, or powdered) and ensuring it does not meet the specific entry requirements of the sibling category 0406.30.12.00. Importers should refer to additional U.S. note 17 to Chapter 4 for specific details on products covered by this classification and the conditions under which they may be entered.