Heading 04.06
US HTSCheese and curd
5 subheadings ยท 154 tariff lines
Code / DescriptionMFN Rate
0406.10.02Chongos, unripened or uncured cheese, including whey cheese and curd, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
10%0406.10.04Chongos, unripened or uncured cheese, including whey cheese and curd, subject to add. US note 16 to Ch. 4
10%0406.10.08Chongos, unripened or uncured cheese, including whey cheese and curd, not subject to gen note 15 or add. US note 16 to Ch. 4
$1.509/kg0406.10.12Fresh (unripened/uncured) cheese (ex chongos), incl whey cheese and curd, subj to gen. note 15 of the HTS, not GN15
10%0406.10.14Fresh (unripened/uncured) blue-mold cheese, cheese/subs for cheese cont or procd fr blue-mold cheese, subj to Ch4 US note 17, not GN15
10%0406.10.18Fresh (unripened/uncured) blue-mold cheese, cheese/subs for cheese cont or proc fr blue-mold cheese, not subj to Ch4 US note 17 or GN15
$2.269/kg0406.10.24Fresh (unripened/uncured) cheddar cheese, cheese/subs for cheese cont or proc from cheddar cheese, subj to Ch 4 US note 18, not GN15
10%0406.10.28Fresh (unripened/uncured) cheddar cheese, cheese/subs for cheese cont or proc from cheddar cheese, not subj to Ch4 US note 18, not GN15
$1.227/kg0406.10.34Fresh (unripened/uncured) american-type cheese, cheese cont or proc. fr american-type, subj to add. US note 19 to Ch.4, not GN15
10%0406.10.38Fresh (unripened/uncured) american-type cheese, cheese cont or proc. fr american-type, not subj to add. US note 19 to Ch.4, not GN15
$1.055/kg0406.10.44Fresh (unripened/uncured) edam and gouda cheeses, cheese/subs for cheese cont or processed therefrom, subj to Ch4 US note 20, not GN15
10%0406.10.48Fresh (unripened/uncured) edam and gouda cheeses, cheese/subs for cheese cont or processed therefrom, not sub to Ch4 US note 20, not GN15
$1.803/kg0406.10.54Fresh (unripened/uncured) Italian-type cheeses from cow milk, cheese/substitutes cont or proc therefrom, subj to Ch4 US nte 21, not GN15
10%0406.10.58Fresh (unrip./uncured) Italian-type cheeses from cow milk, cheese/substitutes cont or proc therefrom, not subj to Ch4 US note 21 or GN15
$2.146/kg0406.10.64Fresh (unrip./uncured) Swiss/emmentaler cheeses w/o eyes, gruyere-process and cheese cont/proc. from, subj to Ch4 US note 22, not GN15
10%0406.10.68Fresh (unripened/uncured) Swiss/emmentaler cheeses exc eye formation, gruyere-process cheese and cheese cont or proc. from such, not subj ..
$1.386/kg0406.10.74Fresh cheese, and substitutes for cheese,neosi, w/0.5% or less by wt. of butterfat, descr in add US note 23 to Ch 4, not GN15
10%0406.10.78Fresh cheese, and substitutes for cheese,neosi, w/0.5% or less by wt. of butterfat, not descr in add US note 23 to Ch 4, not GN15
$1.128/kg0406.10.84Fresh cheese, and substitutes for cheese, cont. cows milk, neosi, o/0.5% by wt. of butterfat, descr in add US note 16 to Ch 4, not GN15
10%0406.10.88Fresh cheese, and substitutes for cheese, cont. cows milk, neosi, o/0.5% by wt. of butterfat, not descr in add US note 16 to Ch 4, not GN 15
$1.509/kg0406.10.95Fresh cheese, and substitutes for cheese, not cont. cows milk, neosi, o/0.5% by wt. of butterfat
8.5%Code / DescriptionMFN Rate
0406.20.10Roquefort cheese, grated or powdered
8%0406.20.15Stilton cheese, grated or powdered, subject to add. US note 24 to Ch. 4
17%0406.20.22Blue-veined cheese (except Roquefort or Stilton), grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
20%0406.20.24Blue-veined cheese (except Roquefort or Stilton), grated or powdered, subject to add. US note 17 to Ch.4
20%0406.20.28Blue-veined cheese (except Roquefort or Stilton), grated or powdered, not subject to gen nte 15 or add. US note 17 to Ch.4
$2.269/kg0406.20.29Cheddar cheese, grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
16%0406.20.31Cheddar cheese, grated or powdered, subject to add. US note 18 to Ch. 4
16%0406.20.33Cheddar cheese, grated or powdered, not subject to gen. note 15 or add. US note 18 to Ch. 4
$1.227/kg0406.20.34Colby cheese, grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
20%0406.20.36Colby cheese, grated or powdered, subject to add. US note 19 to Ch. 4
20%0406.20.39Colby cheese, grated or powdered, not describ. in gen. note 15 or add. US note 19 to Ch. 4
$1.055/kg0406.20.43Edam and gouda cheese, grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
15%0406.20.44Edam and gouda cheese, grated or powdered, subject to add. US note 20 to Ch. 4
15%0406.20.48Edam and gouda cheese, grated or powdered, not subject to gen note 15 or add. US nte 20 to Ch. 4
$1.803/kg0406.20.49Romano (cows milk), reggiano, provolone, provoletti, sbrinz and goya, grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 to HTS
15%0406.20.51Romano, reggiano, provolone, provoletti, sbrinz and goya, made from cow's milk, grated or powdered, subject to add US note 21 to Ch.4
15%0406.20.53Romano, reggiano, provolone, provoletti, sbrinz and goya, made from cow's milk, grated or powdered, not subj to Ch4 US nte 21 or GN15
$2.146/kg0406.20.54Reggiano, provolone, provoletti, sbrinz and goya cheeses, not made from cow's milk, grated or powdered
9.6%0406.20.55Cheeses made from sheep's milk, including mixtures of such cheeses, grated or powdered
9.6%0406.20.56Cheese (including mixtures) nesoi, grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
10%0406.20.57Cheese containing or processed from bryndza, gjetost, gammelost, nokkelost or roquefort cheeses, grated or powdered
8.5%0406.20.61Cheese containing or processed from blue-veined cheese (except roquefort), grated/powdered, subject to add US note 17 to Ch.4
10%0406.20.63Cheese containing or processed from blue-veined cheese (except roquefort), grated/powdered, not subject to add US note 17 to Ch.4
$2.269/kg0406.20.65Cheese containing or processed from cheddar cheese, grated or powdered, subject to add US note 18 to Ch. 4
10%0406.20.67Cheese containing or processed from cheddar cheese, grated or powdered, not subject to add US note 18 to Ch. 4
$1.227/kg0406.20.69Cheese containing or processed from american-type cheese (except cheddar), grated or powdered, subject to add US note 19 to Ch. 4
10%0406.20.71Cheese containing or processed from american-type cheese (except cheddar), grated or powdered, not subject to add US note 19 to Ch. 4
$1.055/kg0406.20.73Cheese containing or processed from edam or gouda cheeses, grated or powdered, subject to add US note 20 to Ch.4
10%0406.20.75Cheese containing or processed from edam or gouda cheeses, grated or powdered, not subject to add US note 20 to Ch. 4
$1.803/kg0406.20.77Cheese containing or processed from italian-type cheeses made from cow's milk, grated or powdered, subject to add US note 21 to Ch. 4
10%0406.20.79Cheese containing or processed from italian-type cheeses made from cow's milk, grated or powdered, not subject to add US note 21 to Ch. 4
$2.146/kg0406.20.81Cheese containing or processed from swiss, emmentaler or gruyere-process cheeses, grated or powdered, subject to add US nte 22 to Ch.4
10%0406.20.83Cheese containing or processed from swiss, emmentaler or gruyere-process cheeses, grated or powdered, not subject to add US nte 22 to Ch. 4
$1.386/kg0406.20.85Cheese (including mixtures), nesoi, n/o 0.5% by wt. of butterfat, grated or powdered, subject to add US note 23 to Ch. 4
10%0406.20.87Cheese (including mixtures), nesoi, n/o 0.5% by wt. of butterfat, grated or powdered, not subject to add US note 23 to Ch. 4
$1.128/kg0406.20.89Cheese (including mixtures), nesoi, o/0.5% by wt of butterfat, w/cow's milk, grated or powdered, subject to add US note 16 to Ch. 4
10%0406.20.91Cheese (including mixtures), nesoi, o/0.5% by wt of butterfat, w/cow's milk, grated or powdered, not subject to add US note 16 to Ch. 4
$1.509/kg0406.20.95Cheese (including mixtures), nesoi, o/0.5% by wt of butterfat, not containing cow's milk, grated or powdered
8.5%Code / DescriptionMFN Rate
0406.30.05Stilton cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to add US note 24 to Ch. 4
17%0406.30.12Blue-veined cheese (except roquefort), processed, not grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
20%0406.30.14Blue-veined cheese (except roquefort), processed, not grated or powdered, subject to add. US note 17 to Ch. 4
20%0406.30.18Blue-veined cheese (except roquefort), processed, not grated or powdered, not subject to gen. note 15 or add. US note 17 to Ch. 4
$2.269/kg0406.30.22Cheddar cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
16%0406.30.24Cheddar cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to add US note 18 to Ch. 4
16%0406.30.28Cheddar cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, not subject to gen note 15 or add US note 18 to Ch. 4
$1.227/kg0406.30.32Colby cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
20%0406.30.34Colby cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to add US note 19 to Ch. 4
20%0406.30.38Colby cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, not subject to gen note 15 or add US note 19 to Ch. 4
$1.055/kg0406.30.42Edam and gouda cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
15%0406.30.44Edam and gouda cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to add. US note 20 to Ch. 4
15%0406.30.48Edam and gouda cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, not subject to gen note 15 or add. US note 20 to Ch. 4
$1.803/kg0406.30.49Gruyere-process cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
6.4%0406.30.51Gruyere-process cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to add. US note 22 to Ch. 4
6.4%0406.30.53Gruyere-process cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, not subject to gen note 15 or add. US note 22 to Ch. 4
$1.386/kg0406.30.55Processed cheeses made from sheep's milk, including mixtures of such cheeses, not grated or powdered
9.6%0406.30.56Cheese (including mixtures) nesoi, processed, not grated or powdered, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
10%0406.30.57Processed cheese containing or processed from bryndza, gjetost, gammelost, nokkelost or roquefort, not grated or powdered, not GN15
8.5%0406.30.61Processed cheese cont/procd fr blue-veined cheese (ex roquefort), not grated/powdered, subject to add US note 17 to Ch. 4, not GN15
10%0406.30.63Processed cheese cont/procd fr blue-veined cheese (ex roquefort), not grated/powdered, not subject to add US note 17 to Ch. 4, not GN15
$2.269/kg0406.30.65Processed cheese cont/procd fr cheddar cheese, not grated/powdered, subject to add US note 18, not GN15
10%0406.30.67Processed cheese cont/procd fr cheddar cheese, not grated/powdered, not subject to add US note 18, not GN15
$1.227/kg0406.30.69Processed cheese cont/procd fr american-type cheese (ex cheddar), not grated/powdered, subject to add US note 19 to Ch. 4, not GN15
10%0406.30.71Processed cheese cont/procd fr american-type cheese (ex cheddar), not grated/powdered, not subject to add US note 19 to Ch. 4, not GN15
$1.055/kg0406.30.73Processed cheese cont/procd fr edam or gouda, not grated/powdered, subject to add US note 20 to Ch. 4, not GN15
10%0406.30.75Processed cheese cont/procd from edam or gouda, not grated/powdered, not subject to add US note 20 to Ch. 4, not GN15
$1.803/kg0406.30.77Processed cheese cont/procd from italian-type, not grated/powdered, subject to add US note 21 to Ch. 4, not GN15
10%0406.30.79Processed cheese cont/procd from italian-type, not grated/powdered, not subject to add US note 21 to Ch. 4, not GN15
$2.146/kg0406.30.81Processed cheese cont/procd from swiss, emmentaler or gruyere-process, n/grated/powdered, subject to add US note 22 to Ch. 4, not GN15
10%0406.30.83Processed cheese cont/procd from swiss/emmentaler/gruyere-process, n/grated/powdered, not subject to add US note 22 to Ch. 4, not GN15
$1.386/kg0406.30.85Processed cheese (incl. mixtures), nesoi, n/o 0.5% by wt. butterfat, not grated or powdered, subject to Ch4 US note 23, not GN15
10%0406.30.87Processed cheese (incl. mixtures), nesoi, n/o 0.5% by wt. butterfat, not grated or powdered, not subj to Ch 4 US note 23 or not GN15
$1.128/kg0406.30.89Processed cheese (incl. mixtures), nesoi, w/cow's milk, not grated or powdered, subject to add US note 16 to Ch. 4, not GN15
10%0406.30.91Processed cheese (incl. mixtures), nesoi, w/cow's milk, not grated or powdered, not subject to add US note 16 to Ch. 4, not GN15
$1.509/kg0406.30.95Processed cheese (incl. mixtures), nesoi, w/o cows milk, not grated or powdered, not GN15
8.5%Code / DescriptionMFN Rate
0406.40.20Roquefort cheese in original loaves, not grated or powdered, not processed
2.7%0406.40.40Roquefort cheese, other than in original loaves, not grated or powdered, not processed
4.5%0406.40.44Stilton cheese, nesoi, in original loaves, subject to add. US note 24 to Ch. 4
12.8%0406.40.48Stilton cheese, nesoi, not in original loaves, subject to add. US note 24 to Ch. 4
17%0406.40.51Blue-veined cheese, nesoi, in original loaves, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
15%0406.40.52Blue-veined cheese, nesoi, not in original loaves, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
20%0406.40.54Blue-veined cheese, nesoi, in original loaves, subject to add. US note 17 to Ch. 4
15%0406.40.58Blue-veined cheese, nesoi, not in original loaves, subject to add. US note 17 to Ch. 4
20%0406.40.70Blue-veined cheese, nesoi, not subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS or to add. US note 17 to Ch. 4
$2.269/kg0406.90Other cheese50 lines
Code / DescriptionMFN Rate
0406.90.05Bryndza cheese, not grated or powdered, not processed
7.2%0406.90.06Cheddar cheese, neosi, subject to gen. note 15 of the & entered pursuant to its provisions
12%0406.90.08Cheddar cheese, neosi, subject to add. US note 18 to Ch. 4
12%0406.90.12Cheddar cheese, nesoi, not subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS or to add. US note 18 to Ch. 4
$1.227/kg0406.90.14Edam and gouda cheese, nesoi, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
15%0406.90.16Edam and gouda cheese, nesoi, subject to add. US note 20 to Ch. 4
15%0406.90.18Edam and gouda cheese, nesoi, not subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS or to add. US note 20 to Ch. 4
$1.803/kg0406.90.20Gjetost cheese from goat's milk, whey or whey obtained from a mixture of goat's & n/o 20% cow's milk, not grated, powdered or processed
4.2%0406.90.25Gjetost cheese, made from goats' milk, whey or whey obtained from a mixture of goats' & n/o 20% cows milk, not grated, powdered or processed
8.5%0406.90.28Goya cheese, nesoi, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
25%0406.90.31Goya cheese from cow's milk, not in original loaves, nesoi,subject to add. US note 21 to Ch. 4
25%0406.90.32Goya cheese from cow's milk, not in original loaves, nesoi, not subject to gen. note 15 or to add. US note 21 to Ch. 4
$2.146/kg0406.90.33Goya cheese not from cow's milk, nesoi, not subject to gen. note 15 or to add. US note 21 to Ch. 4
21.3%0406.90.34Sbrinz cheese, nesoi, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
19%0406.90.36Sbrinz cheese from cow's milk, nesoi, subject to add. US note 21 to Ch. 4
19%0406.90.37Sbrinz cheese from cow's milk, nesoi, not subject to gen. note 15 or to add. US note 21 to Ch. 4
$2.146/kg0406.90.38Sbrinz cheese not from cow's milk, nesoi, not subject to gen. note 15 or to add. US note 21 to Ch. 4
12.2%0406.90.39Romano from cows milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, and Provoletti cheese, nesoi, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
15%0406.90.41Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, and Provoletti cheese, nesoi, from cow's milk, subject to add. US note 21 to Ch. 4
15%0406.90.42Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, and Provoletti cheese, nesoi, from cow's milk, not subj to to GN 15 or Ch4 US note 21
$2.146/kg0406.90.43Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, and Provoletti cheese, nesoi, not from cow's milk, not subject to gen. note 15
9.6%0406.90.44Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation, nesoi, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS
6.4%0406.90.46Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation, nesoi, subject to add. US note 25 to Ch. 4
6.4%0406.90.48Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation, nesoi, not subject to gen. note 15 or to add. US note 25 to Ch. 4
$1.877/kg0406.90.49Gammelost and nokkelost cheese, nesoi
5.4%0406.90.51Colby cheese, nesoi, subject to gen. note 15 of the HTS and entered pursuant to its provisions
20%0406.90.52Colby cheese, nesoi, subject to add. US note 19 to Ch. 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
20%0406.90.54Colby cheese, nesoi, not subject to gen. note 15 or to add. US note 19 to Ch. 4
$1.055/kg0406.90.56Cheeses, nesoi, from sheep's milk in original loaves and suitable for grating
Free0406.90.57Pecorino cheese, from sheep's milk, in original loaves, not suitable for grating
Free0406.90.59Cheeses, substitute for cheese (including mixtures of cheeses), nesoi, made from sheep's milk
9.6%0406.90.61Cheeses & substitutes for cheese (incl.mixtures) w/romano/reggiano/parmesan/provolone/etc from cows milk, subj. to gen. note 15
7.5%0406.90.63Cheeses & substitutes for cheese (incl.mixtures) not cont.romano/reggiano/parmesan/provolone/etc from cows milk, subj. to gen. note 15
10%0406.90.66Cheeses & subst. for cheese(incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/romano/reggiano/parmesan/provolone/etc, f/cow milk, subj. Ch4 US note 21, not GN15
7.5%0406.90.68Cheeses & subst. for cheese(incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/romano/reggiano/parmesan/provolone/etc, f/cow milk, not subj. Ch4 US note 21, not GN15
$2.146/kg0406.90.72Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from blue-veined cheese, subj. to add. US note 17 to Ch.4, not GN15
10%0406.90.74Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from blue-veined cheese, not subj. to add. US note 17 to Ch.4, not GN15
$2.269/kg0406.90.76Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from cheddar cheese, subj. to add. US note 18 to Ch.4, not GN15
10%0406.90.78Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from cheddar cheese, not subj. to add. US note 18 to Ch.4, not GN15
$1.227/kg0406.90.82Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from Am. cheese except cheddar, subj. to add. US note 19 to Ch.4, not GN15
10%0406.90.84Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from Am. cheese except cheddar, not subj. to add. US note 19 to Ch.4, not GN15
$1.055/kg0406.90.86Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from edam or gouda cheese, subj. to add. US note 20 to Ch.4, not GN15
10%0406.90.88Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from edam or gouda cheese, not subj. to add. US note 20 to Ch.4, not GN15
$1.803/kg0406.90.90Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from swiss, emmentaler or gruyere, subj. to add. US note 22 to Ch.4, not GN15
10%0406.90.92Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/ or from swiss, emmentaler or gruyere, not subj. Ch4 US note 22, not GN15
$1.386/kg0406.90.93Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/butterfat n/o 0.5% by wt, subject to add. US note 23 to Ch. 4, not GN15
10%0406.90.94Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/butterfat n/o 0.5% by wt, not subject to add. US note 23 to Ch. 4, not GN15
$1.128/kg0406.90.95Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/cows milk, w/butterfat o/0.5% by wt, subject to Ch 4 US note 16 (quota)
10%0406.90.97Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/cows milk, w/butterfat o/0.5% by wt, not subject to Ch4 US note 16, not GN15
$1.509/kg0406.90.99Cheeses & subst. for cheese (incl. mixt.), nesoi, w/o cows milk, w/butterfat o/0.5% by wt, not GN15
8.5%Source: US International Trade Commission (USITC). For informational purposes only. Consult the official HTS and a licensed customs broker for binding rates.