0406.30.91.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 0406.30.91.00, encompasses "other" processed cheese that is not grated or powdered. It falls under the broader category of "Cheese and curd," specifically "Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered." This subcategory further refines by including "Other, including mixtures of the above." Essentially, it captures processed cheese products that do not fit into more specific subheadings within the processed cheese group, provided they are not in grated or powdered form. Examples might include certain types of cheese spreads, cheese sauces, or pre-portioned cheese slices that are formed through processes like melting and emulsifying natural cheese with other ingredients.

The critical distinction for this category lies in its residual nature. It serves as a catch-all for processed cheeses that do not meet the specific criteria of other subheadings at this level. For instance, sibling category 0406.30.89.00 covers processed cheeses that are specifically described in additional U.S. note 16 to chapter 4 and are entered pursuant to its provisions, which would involve a specific set of regulatory or compositional requirements not applicable here. This category is for all other processed cheeses that are not grated or powdered and do not meet those particular note-driven criteria.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, its practical application relies heavily on correctly identifying processed cheese that is neither grated nor powdered and does not qualify for any more specific classification within the processed cheese provisions. The focus for classification within 0406.30.91.00 will be on the method of processing (melting, emulsifying, etc.) and the final physical form (not grated or powdered), ensuring it does not fall under any other distinct heading or subheading within chapter 4.