0406.90 - Other cheese:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

0406 9005 00

Bryndza cheese
Cheddar cheese:
- 0406 9006 00
  
  Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
- 0406 9008
  
  Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
  - 0406 9008 10
    
    Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements
  - 0406 9008 90
    
    Other
- 0406 9012 00
  
  Other
Edam and Gouda cheeses:
- 0406 9014 00
  
  Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
- 0406 9016 00
  
  Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
- 0406 9018 00
  
  Other
Gjetost cheeses:
- 0406 9020 00
  
  Made from goat's milk whey or from whey obtained from a mixture of goat's milk and not more than 20 percent by weight of cow's milk
- 0406 9025 00
  
  Other
Goya cheese:
- 0406 9028 00
  
  Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
- Other:
  - Made from cow's milk and not in original loaves:
    
    0406 9031 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9032 00
    
    Other
  - 0406 9033 00
    
    Other
Sbrinz cheese:
- 0406 9034 00
  
  Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
- Other:
  - Made from cow's milk:
    
    0406 9036 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9037 00
    
    Other
  - 0406 9038 00
    
    Other
Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone and Provoletti cheeses:
- 0406 9039 00
  
  Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
- Other:
  - Made from cow's milk:
    
    0406 9041 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9042 00
    
    Other
  - 0406 9043 00
    
    Other
Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation:
- 0406 9044 00
  
  Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
- 0406 9046 00
  
  Described in additional U.S. note 25 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
- 0406 9048 00
  
  Other
0406 9049 00

Gammelost and Nokkelost cheeses
Colby cheese:
- 0406 9051 00
  
  Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
- 0406 9052 00
  
  Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
- 0406 9054 00
  
  Other
Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above:
- Cheeses made from sheep's milk:
  - 0406 9056 00
    
    In original loaves and suitable for grating
  - 0406 9057 00
    
    Pecorino, in original loaves, not suitable for grating
  - 0406 9059 00
    
    Other
- Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (including mixtures):
  - 0406 9061 00
    
    Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, all the foregoing made from cow's milk
  - 0406 9063 00
    
    Other
- Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63):
  - Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, all the foregoing made from cow's milk:
    
    0406 9066 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9068 00
    
    Other
  - Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese:
    
    0406 9072 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9074 00
    
    Other
  - Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese:
    
    0406 9076 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9078 00
    
    Other
  - Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar):
    
    0406 9082 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9084 00
    
    Other
  - Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese:
    
    0406 9086 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9088 00
    
    Other
  - Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheese:
    
    0406 9090 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9092 00
    
    Other
  - Other:
    
    Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat:
    
    0406 9093 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9094 00
    
    Other
    
    Other:
    
    Containing cow's milk (except soft- ripened cow's milk cheese):
    
    0406 9095 00
    
    Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
    
    0406 9097 00
    
    Other
    
    0406 9099 00
    
    Other

Overview

This HTS category, 0406.90, encompasses "Other cheese," which serves as a residual classification for all cheeses not specifically defined by the preceding subheadings within 0406. This includes cheeses that do not fit into the categories of fresh cheese and curd (0406.10), grated or powdered cheese (0406.20), processed cheese (0406.30), or blue-veined cheese (0406.40). Essentially, if a cheese is not explicitly covered by these more defined subheadings, it will likely be classified under 0406.90.

The primary distinction for 0406.90 lies in its breadth. Unlike its siblings, which are defined by their physical state (fresh, grated, powdered, processed) or specific characteristics (blue-veined), this category captures a wide array of cheeses based on their production methods, aging, or origin that do not fall into those narrower definitions. It is the catch-all category for cheeses that are distinct from the more specific classifications.

Within this "Other cheese" category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. These subcategories, such as Bryndza, Cheddar, Edam and Gouda, Gjetost, Romano, Sbrinz, Swiss or Emmentaler with eye formation, and Gammelost/Nokkelost cheeses, are distinguished by their specific types, traditional production methods, regional origins, and characteristic textures or flavors. The existence of these subcategories reflects the diverse nature of cheese production and the need for precise classification for customs purposes, allowing for accurate tariff application and trade statistics.

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0406.90 - Other cheese:

Sub-classifications

Overview

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