0406.90.48.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification, 0406.90.48.00, falls under "Other cheese" within the broader category of "Cheese and curd." Specifically, it pertains to Swiss or Emmentaler cheese that exhibits characteristic eye formation. The "Other" designation within this sub-heading signifies that this particular code captures those Swiss or Emmentaler cheeses with eye formation that do not meet the specific criteria outlined in the preceding sibling categories.

In contrast to its sibling classifications, 0406.90.44.00 and 0406.90.46.00, this category does not require adherence to specific general notes or additional U.S. notes for entry. Therefore, goods classified under 0406.90.48.00 are generally Swiss or Emmentaler cheeses with eye formation that are not subject to these specialized entry provisions. This often includes cheeses that, while possessing the defining characteristics of Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eyes, may differ in origin, specific production methods, or minor compositional variations that preclude them from the more narrowly defined sibling categories.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Consequently, the practical application of this code relies on accurately identifying the product as Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation, while confirming it does not qualify for entry under any of the more specific preceding HTS codes within the 0406.90.40 series. This ensures that such cheeses are correctly documented for customs purposes, reflecting their distinct classification within the broader dairy product landscape.