0406.90.63.00 - Other

This classification, HTS Code 0406.90.63.00, encompasses "Other" cheeses and curd that do not fall under more specific subheadings within the broader category of "Other cheese." It serves as a residual category for a wide array of cheeses and cheese substitutes not otherwise enumerated, including mixtures thereof, provided they meet the conditions outlined in General Note 15 of the tariff schedule and are entered pursuant to its provisions. This means it captures a diverse range of dairy products intended for consumption as cheese or as substitutes for cheese.

This subheading is distinct from its sibling, HTS Code 0406.90.61.00, which specifically enumerates cheeses containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz, or Goya, provided these are made from cow's milk. Therefore, 0406.90.63.00 is the appropriate classification for "other" cheeses that do not contain any of these specified Italian or Swiss cheese varieties, or if they do contain them but are not exclusively made from cow's milk as required by the sibling category.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 0406.90.63.00 therefore relies on a careful examination of the product's composition and its eligibility under the general provisions of Note 15. Importers and customs brokers should verify that the product is indeed cheese or a cheese substitute and that it does not fit into any preceding, more specific subheading.