0406.40.40.00 - Other

This HTS category, 0406.40.40.00, encompasses "Other" blue-veined cheeses and other cheeses containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti, excluding those specifically classified under sibling categories. It represents a residual classification for blue-veined cheeses that do not fit into more narrowly defined subheadings. The key characteristic is the presence of distinctive veins or mottling created by the growth of Penicillium roqueforti mold, imparting a characteristic flavor and texture to the cheese.

This category distinguishes itself from its sibling, 0406.40.20.00 ("In original loaves"), by its specific form or presentation. While both fall under the broader classification of blue-veined cheese, 0406.40.20.00 specifically pertains to such cheeses still contained within their original, unportioned loaves as they are produced and prepared for sale. Category 0406.40.40.00 therefore captures blue-veined cheeses that have been processed, cut, or otherwise presented in forms other than original loaves, such as pre-portioned wedges, crumbles, or blocks.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification for these "other" blue-veined cheeses is final at this level. Therefore, classification into this code relies on the affirmative determination that the cheese is blue-veined and produced by Penicillium roqueforti, and that it is not otherwise specified in more precise subheadings.