0406.30.56.00 - Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification, 0406.30.56.00, specifically covers processed cheese and curd that does not fall under the more specific categories for sheep's milk cheese. It includes a broad range of processed cheese products, such as those made from cow's milk, goat's milk, or a mixture of milks, provided they are not grated or powdered. The inclusion of "Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions" indicates that specific trade agreements or special customs rulings may apply to goods classified here.

The primary distinction between this category and its sibling, 0406.30.55.00, lies in the source of the milk used. While 0406.30.55.00 is exclusively for cheeses made from sheep's milk, 0406.30.56.00 is for all other processed cheeses that do not meet that specific dairy origin criterion, as long as they are not grated or powdered. This category acts as a residual for processed cheese products that are not otherwise specified.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 0406.30.56.00. Therefore, the classification is definitive for the described goods. Practical classification within this code would focus on the processing method, the absence of grating or powdering, and confirmation that the goods are indeed processed cheese or curd, not conforming to the sheep's milk sibling category. Reliance on General Note 15 for entry requirements is also a critical aspect of classifying goods under this code.