Heading 0406

HTS code 0406Cheese and curd

Chapter
04Dairy, eggs and honey
Tariff lines
156
General duty
General duty rates from 2.7% to 25%, with 2 duty-free lines; 51 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 0406

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
0406.10.0200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Chongos)10%kg
0406.10.0400Described in additional U.S.note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Chongos)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.10.0800Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Chongos)$1.509/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.10.1200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other)10%kg
0406.10.1400Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Blue-mold cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, blue-mold cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.10.1800Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Blue-mold cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, blue-mold cheese)$2.269/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.10.2400Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.10.2800Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese)$1.227/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.10.3400Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > American-type cheese, including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese (but not including Cheddar cheese), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such American-type cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.10.3800Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > American-type cheese, including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese (but not including Cheddar cheese), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such American-type cheese)$1.055/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.10.4400Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and Gouda cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.10.4800Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and Gouda cheese)$1.803/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.10.5400Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provol- one, Provoletti and Sbrinz); Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such Italian-type cheeses, whether or not in original loaves)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.10.5800Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provol- one, Provoletti and Sbrinz); Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such Italian-type cheeses, whether or not in original loaves)$2.146/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.10.6400Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation, Gruyere-process cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such cheeses)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.10.6800Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation, Gruyere-process cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such cheeses)$1.386/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.10.7400Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Other > Cheese, and substitutes for cheese, containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.10.7800Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Other > Cheese, and substitutes for cheese, containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat)$1.128/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.10.8400Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Other > Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese))10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.10.8800Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Other > Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese))$1.509/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.10.9500Other (Cheese and curd > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd > Other > Other > Other)8.5%kg
0406.20.1000Roquefort cheese (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Blue-veined cheese)8%kg
0406.20.1500Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Blue-veined cheese)17%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.2200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Blue-veined cheese > Other)20%kg
0406.20.2400Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Blue-veined cheese > Other)20%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.2800Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Blue-veined cheese > Other)$2.269/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.2900Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Cheddar cheese)16%kg
0406.20.3110Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Cheddar cheese > Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions)16%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.3190Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Cheddar cheese > Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions)16%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.3300Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Cheddar cheese)$1.227/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.3400Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Colby)20%kg
0406.20.3600Described in additional U.S.note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Colby)20%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.3900Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Colby)$1.055/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.4300Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Edam and Gouda cheeses)15%kg
0406.20.4400Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Edam and Gouda cheeses)15%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.4800Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Edam and Gouda cheeses)$1.803/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.4900Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya cheeses)15%kg
0406.20.5100Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya cheeses > Other > Made from cow's milk)15%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.5300Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya cheeses > Other > Made from cow's milk)$2.146/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.5400Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya cheeses > Other)9.6%kg
0406.20.5500Cheeses made from sheep's milk (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above)9.6%kg
0406.20.5600Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above)10%kg
0406.20.5700Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other)8.5%kg
0406.20.6100Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese (except Roquefort))10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.6300Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese (except Roquefort))$2.269/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.6500Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.6700Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese)$1.227/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.6900Described in additional U.S.note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese but not including Cheddar))10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.7100Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese but not including Cheddar))$1.055/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.7300Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.7500Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese)$1.803/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.7700Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) made from cow's milk)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.7900Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) made from cow's milk)$2.146/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.8100Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler, or Gruyere-process cheeses)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.8300Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler, or Gruyere-process cheeses)$1.386/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.8500Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.8700Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat)$1.128/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.8900Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Other > Containing cow's milk)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.20.9100Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Other > Containing cow's milk)$1.509/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.20.9500Other (Cheese and curd > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Other)8.5%kg
0406.30.0500Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese)17%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.1200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese > Other)20%kg
0406.30.1400Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese > Other)20%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.1800Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese > Other)$2.269/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.2200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Cheddar cheese)16%kg
0406.30.2400Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Cheddar cheese)16%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.2800Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Cheddar cheese)$1.227/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.3200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Colby cheese)20%kg
0406.30.3400Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Colby cheese)20%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.3800Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Colby cheese)$1.055/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.4200Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Edam and Gouda cheeses)15%kg
0406.30.4400Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Edam and Gouda cheeses)15%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.4800Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Edam and Gouda cheeses)$1.803/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.4900Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Gruyere-process cheese)6.4%kg
0406.30.5100Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Gruyere-process cheese)6.4%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.5300Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Gruyere-process cheese)$1.386/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.5500Cheeses made from sheep's milk (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above)9.6%kg
0406.30.5600Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above)10%kg
0406.30.5700Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other)8.5%kg
0406.30.6100Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese(except Roquefort))10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.6300Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese(except Roquefort))$2.269/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.6500Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.6700Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese)$1.227/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.6900Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar))10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.7100Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar))$1.055/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.7300Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheeses)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.7500Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheeses)$1.803/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.7700Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya))10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.7900Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya))$2.146/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.8100Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheeses)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.8300Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheeses)$1.386/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.8500Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.8700Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat)$1.128/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.8900Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Other > Containing cow's milk)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.30.9100Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Other > Containing cow's milk)$1.509/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.30.9500Other (Cheese and curd > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered > Other, including mixtures of the above > Other > Other > Other)8.5%kg
0406.40.2000In original loaves (Cheese and curd > Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti > Roquefort)2.7%kg
0406.40.4000Other (Cheese and curd > Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti > Roquefort)4.5%kg
0406.40.4400In original loaves (Cheese and curd > Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti > Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions)12.8%kg, kg cmsc
0406.40.4800Other (Cheese and curd > Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti > Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions)17%kg, kg cmsc
0406.40.5100In original loaves (Cheese and curd > Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti > Other > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions)15%kg
0406.40.5200Other (Cheese and curd > Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti > Other > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions)20%kg
0406.40.5400In original loaves (Cheese and curd > Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti > Other > Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions)15%kg, kg cmsc
0406.40.5800Other (Cheese and curd > Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti > Other > Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions)20%kg, kg cmsc
0406.40.7000Other (Cheese and curd > Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti > Other)$2.269/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.0500Bryndza cheese (Cheese and curd > Other cheese)7.2%kg
0406.90.0600Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Cheddar cheese)12%kg
0406.90.0810Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Cheddar cheese > Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions)12%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.0890Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Cheddar cheese > Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions)12%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.1200Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Cheddar cheese)$1.227/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.1400Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Edam and Gouda cheeses)15%kg
0406.90.1600Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Edam and Gouda cheeses)15%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.1800Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Edam and Gouda cheeses)$1.803/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.2000Made 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 (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Gjetost cheeses)4.2%kg
0406.90.2500Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Gjetost cheeses)8.5%kg
0406.90.2800Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Goya cheese)25%kg
0406.90.3100Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Goya cheese > Other > Made from cow's milk and not in original loaves)25%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.3200Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Goya cheese > Other > Made from cow's milk and not in original loaves)$2.146/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.3300Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Goya cheese > Other)21.3%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.3400Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Sbrinz cheese)19%kg
0406.90.3600Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Sbrinz cheese > Other > Made from cow's milk)19%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.3700Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Sbrinz cheese > Other > Made from cow's milk)$2.146/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.3800Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Sbrinz cheese > Other)12.2%kg
0406.90.3900Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone and Provoletti cheeses)15%kg
0406.90.4100Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone and Provoletti cheeses > Other > Made from cow's milk)15%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.4200Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone and Provoletti cheeses > Other > Made from cow's milk)$2.146/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.4300Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone and Provoletti cheeses > Other)9.6%kg
0406.90.4400Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation)6.4%kg
0406.90.4600Described in additional U.S. note 25 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation)6.4%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.4800Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation)$1.877/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.4900Gammelost and Nokkelost cheeses (Cheese and curd > Other cheese)5.4%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.5100Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Colby cheese)20%kg
0406.90.5200Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Colby cheese)20%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.5400Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Colby cheese)$1.055/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.5600In original loaves and suitable for grating (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Cheeses made from sheep's milk)Freekg
0406.90.5700Pecorino, in original loaves, not suitable for grating (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Cheeses made from sheep's milk)Freekg
0406.90.5900Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Cheeses made from sheep's milk)9.6%kg
0406.90.6100Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, all the foregoing made from cow's milk (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (including mixtures))7.5%kg
0406.90.6300Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (including mixtures))10%kg
0406.90.6600Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > 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)7.5%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.6800Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > 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)$2.146/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.7200Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.7400Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese)$2.269/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.7600Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.7800Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese)$1.227/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.8200Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar))10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.8400Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar))$1.055/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.8600Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.8800Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese)$1.803/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.9000Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheese)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.9200Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheese)$1.386/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.9300Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Other > Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat)10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.9400Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Other > Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat)$1.128/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.9500Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Other > Other > Containing cow's milk (except soft- ripened cow's milk cheese))10%kg, kg cmsc
0406.90.9700Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Other > Other > Containing cow's milk (except soft- ripened cow's milk cheese))$1.509/kgkg, kg cmsc
0406.90.9900Other (Cheese and curd > Other cheese > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63) > Other > Other)8.5%kg, kg cmsc

Documents required to import under 0406

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • USDA Import PermitRequired

    Must be obtained before shipment arrives

  • Veterinary Health CertificateRequired

    Issued by official vet in country of origin

  • APHIS Import Permit for Animal Products (VS 17-129)Conditional

    Required for animal products, byproducts, or in-transit shipments

  • FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional

    Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species

    Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port

  • FDA Prior NoticeRequired

    Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

  • Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

    Required for plant-based products

Common questions

What is HTS code 0406?
HTS heading 0406 covers cheese and curd. It sits in Chapter 04 (dairy, eggs and honey) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 156 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 0406?
General duty rates from 2.7% to 25%, with 2 duty-free lines; 51 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0406 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 04