0406.30.48.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 0406.30.48.00, encompasses "Other" processed cheeses, specifically within the subcategory of Edam and Gouda cheeses that are not grated or powdered. It serves as a residual category for processed Edam and Gouda cheeses that do not meet the specific criteria of its sibling entries, meaning they are not subject to particular general notes or additional U.S. notes that dictate special entry provisions for certain cheeses.

The key distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the absence of specific eligibility requirements tied to particular tariff provisions. While sibling categories 0406.30.42.00 and 0406.30.44.00 are reserved for Edam and Gouda cheeses that qualify under specific general or additional U.S. notes, this "Other" category applies to any processed Edam or Gouda cheese that falls outside these designated provisions. Therefore, classification here relies on the general definition of processed cheese and the specific types of Edam and Gouda.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Classification at this level requires a thorough examination of the product's physical characteristics to confirm it is indeed processed Edam or Gouda cheese, and that it does not fall under any other more specific processed cheese subheadings or the special entry provisions outlined in its sibling categories. This often involves verifying the composition and processing methods used to create the cheese.