0406.30.53.00 - Other
Details
| Field | Value |
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| Unit of Quantity | kg, kg cmsc |
| General Rate of Duty | $1.386/kg |
| Special Rate of Duty | Free (BH,CL,JO,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) 9.2¢/kg (KR) See 9822.04.40 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.57 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.56, 9919.04.66 (PA)
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| Column 2 Rate of Duty | $1.631/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 0406.30.53.00, designates "Other" processed cheese, specifically Gruyere-process cheese, that does not fall under the specified provisions of the tariff schedule. It encompasses Gruyere-process cheese varieties that do not meet the criteria outlined in general note 15 or additional U.S. note 22. The key determinant for classification here is the absence of these specific qualifying conditions, making it a residual category for Gruyere-process cheese.
Unlike its siblings, which are defined by their adherence to particular tariff notes, this category serves as a catch-all for Gruyere-process cheese that does not qualify for those preferential or specific treatments. Therefore, the distinguishing factor is not a difference in the physical composition or processing of the cheese itself, but rather its compliance with the conditions stipulated in the preceding sibling categories.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification into 0406.30.53.00 is final for Gruyere-process cheese that meets the general definition of processed cheese but does not satisfy the specific requirements of the other 0406.30.53 classifications. Practical classification hinges on carefully examining the goods against the stipulations of the sibling categories; if none apply, this "Other" designation is appropriate.