HTS heading 0406: Cheese and curd
Heading 0406 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Cheese and curd. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 0406 at a glance
- 154 rated tariff lines; 2 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 2.7% to 25%; 51 line(s) use a specific or compound rate (per kg, per unit…).
- Section 301 (products of China): 154 of 154 lines on a list in effect (List 4A).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions, Described in additional U.S.note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions, Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions, Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions, Described in additional U.S. no.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 0406.10: Chongos (21 lines)
- 0406.20: Blue-veined cheese (38 lines)
- 0406.30: Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese (36 lines)
- 0406.40: Roquefort (9 lines)
- 0406.90: Other cheese (50 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 0406
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0406.10.02 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.04 | Described in additional U.S.note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.08 | Chongos: Other | $1.509/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.12 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.14 | Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.18 | Blue-mold cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed …: Other | $2.269/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.24 | Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.28 | Cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed f…: Other | $1.227/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.34 | Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.38 | American-type cheese, including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese (but not …: Other | $1.055/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.44 | Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.48 | Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and …: Other | $1.803/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.54 | Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.58 | Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, in original loaves (Romano made from…: Other | $2.146/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.64 | Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.68 | Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation, Gruyere-process cheese…: Other | $1.386/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.74 | Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.78 | Cheese, and substitutes for cheese, containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of …: Other | $1.128/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.84 | Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.88 | Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk…: Other | $1.509/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.10.95 | Other: Other | 8.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.10 | Blue-veined cheese: Roquefort cheese | 8% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.15 | Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to it… | 17% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.22 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.24 | Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.28 | Other: Other | $2.269/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.29 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 16% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.31 | Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 16% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.33 | Cheddar cheese: Other | $1.227/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.34 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.36 | Described in additional U.S.note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.39 | Colby: Other | $1.055/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.43 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.44 | Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.48 | Edam and Gouda cheeses: Other | $1.803/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.49 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.51 | Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.53 | Made from cow's milk: Other | $2.146/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.54 | Other: Other | 9.6% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.55 | Cheeses made from sheep's milk | 9.6% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.56 | Other, including mixtures of the above: Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff sche… | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.57 | Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses | 8.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.61 | Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.63 | Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese (except Roquefort): Other | $2.269/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.65 | Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.67 | Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese: Other | $1.227/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.69 | Described in additional U.S.note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.71 | Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed cu…: Other | $1.055/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.73 | Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.75 | Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese: Other | $1.803/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.77 | Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.79 | Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan,…: Other | $2.146/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.81 | Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.83 | Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler, or Gruyere-process cheeses: Other | $1.386/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.85 | Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.87 | Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat: Other | $1.128/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.89 | Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.91 | Containing cow's milk: Other | $1.509/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.20.95 | Other: Other | 8.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.05 | Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to it… | 17% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.12 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.14 | Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.18 | Other: Other | $2.269/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.22 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 16% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.24 | Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 16% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.28 | Cheddar cheese: Other | $1.227/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.32 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.34 | Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.38 | Colby cheese: Other | $1.055/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.42 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.44 | Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.48 | Edam and Gouda cheeses: Other | $1.803/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.49 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6.4% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.51 | Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6.4% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.53 | Gruyere-process cheese: Other | $1.386/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.55 | Cheeses made from sheep's milk | 9.6% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.56 | Other, including mixtures of the above: Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff sche… | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.57 | Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses | 8.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.61 | Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.63 | Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese(except Roquefort): Other | $2.269/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.65 | Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.67 | Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese: Other | $1.227/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.69 | Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.71 | Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed cu…: Other | $1.055/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.73 | Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.75 | Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheeses: Other | $1.803/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.77 | Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.79 | Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan,…: Other | $2.146/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.81 | Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.83 | Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheeses: Other | $1.386/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.85 | Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.87 | Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat: Other | $1.128/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.89 | Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.91 | Containing cow's milk: Other | $1.509/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.30.95 | Other: Other | 8.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.40.20 | Roquefort: In original loaves | 2.7% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.40.40 | Roquefort: Other | 4.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.40.44 | Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered …: In original… | 12.8% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.40.48 | Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered …: Other | 17% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.40.51 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its …: In original… | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.40.52 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its …: Other | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.40.54 | Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its…: In original… | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.40.58 | Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its…: Other | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.40.70 | Other: Other | $2.269/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.05 | Other cheese: Bryndza cheese | 7.2% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.06 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.08 | Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.12 | Cheddar cheese: Other | $1.227/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.14 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.16 | Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.18 | Edam and Gouda cheeses: Other | $1.803/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.20 | Made from goat's milk whey or from whey obtained from a mixture of goat's milk and not more th… | 4.2% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.25 | Gjetost cheeses: Other | 8.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.28 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 25% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.31 | Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 25% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.32 | Made from cow's milk and not in original loaves: Other | $2.146/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.33 | Other: Other | 21.3% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.34 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 19% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.36 | Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 19% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.37 | Made from cow's milk: Other | $2.146/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.38 | Other: Other | 12.2% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.39 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.41 | Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.42 | Made from cow's milk: Other | $2.146/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.43 | Other: Other | 9.6% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.44 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6.4% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.46 | Described in additional U.S. note 25 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6.4% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.48 | Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation: Other | $1.877/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.49 | Gammelost and Nokkelost cheeses | 5.4% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.51 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.52 | Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 20% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.54 | Colby cheese: Other | $1.055/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.56 | In original loaves and suitable for grating | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.57 | Pecorino, in original loaves, not suitable for grating | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.59 | Cheeses made from sheep's milk: Other | 9.6% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.61 | Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, all the foregoin… | 7.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.63 | Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant …: Other | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.66 | Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 7.5% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.68 | Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, al…: Other | $2.146/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.72 | Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.74 | Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese: Other | $2.269/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.76 | Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.78 | Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese: Other | $1.227/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.82 | Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.84 | Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed cu…: Other | $1.055/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.86 | Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.88 | Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese: Other | $1.803/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.90 | Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.92 | Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheese: Other | $1.386/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.93 | Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.94 | Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat: Other | $1.128/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.95 | Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 10% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.97 | Containing cow's milk (except soft- ripened cow's milk cheese): Other | $1.509/kg | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 0406.90.99 | Other: Other | 8.5% | List 4A +7.5% |
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