0406.30.79.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 0406.30.79.00, covers "Other" processed cheese, not grated or powdered, that contains or is processed from Italian-type cheeses, but does not fall under the specific provisions of additional U.S. note 21. This broad category is a catch-all for processed cheeses meeting the general description of chapter 04, and the specific sub-heading for processed cheese, when they are not explicitly defined by a more precise sibling entry.

The key distinction from its sibling, HTS code 0406.30.77.00, lies in the origin and treatment of the Italian-type cheese component. While both relate to processed cheese from Italian varieties, 0406.30.77.00 is reserved for those processed cheeses that are specifically described in and entered according to additional U.S. note 21 to chapter 4. Therefore, 0406.30.79.00 applies to all other processed cheeses that contain or are derived from Italian-type cheeses (such as Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz, and Goya) and do not meet the specific requirements of that note.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions or subcategories. Classification under 0406.30.79.00 is therefore final for products that meet the criteria of processed cheese, not grated or powdered, derived from Italian-type cheeses, and are not captured by the more specific provisions of the preceding sibling category. Importers should carefully review the composition and processing of their Italian-type cheese blends to ensure accurate classification.