0406.90.05.00 - Bryndza cheese

This HTS classification covers specific types of cheese that do not fall under more narrowly defined categories within heading 0406. "Other cheese" encompasses a broad range of cheeses that are not specifically listed or defined elsewhere in the tariff, including those derived from milk other than cow's milk, or those produced using particular production methods or having distinct flavor profiles and textures not aligned with the more common types.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, such as Cheddar, Edam, Gouda, or Sbrinz cheeses, is crucial. These sibling categories are reserved for cheeses with specific, well-established characteristics in terms of milk source, aging process, texture, and common consumer recognition. For example, Cheddar is typically a firm, mild to sharp cheese; Edam and Gouda are semi-hard, smooth cheeses; and Sbrinz is a hard, granular cheese. Classification under "other cheese" is appropriate when a cheese's properties do not align with these defined types. Bryndza cheese, as a distinct example within this category, is a sheep's milk cheese, often with a salty and tangy flavor, setting it apart from the typical cow's milk cheeses found in sibling categories.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification of "Bryndza cheese" at 0406.90.05.00 signifies a final, specific designation for this particular type of cheese within the broader "other cheese" category. Classification decisions at this level rely on detailed product specifications and, if necessary, additional information to confirm that the cheese possesses the characteristic qualities of Bryndza, thereby differentiating it from other unclassified cheeses.