Argentina HS Code

HS Code 040640: Cheese and curd : Blueveined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti in Argentina

Q: Is HS code 040640 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 040640 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Argentina extends it under NCM.

Q: What system does Argentina use to classify HS code 040640?

Argentina classifies products under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM; locally Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 040640 in Argentina?

The official source is https://www.arca.gob.ar/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 040640 in Argentina

Under Argentina's Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)), HS Code 040640 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cheese and curd : Blueveined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Argentina extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 040640 belongs to Section I: Live animals; animal products, Chapter 04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, Heading 0406: Cheese and curd.

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Classification Path of HS Code 040640 in Argentina

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 04

Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 0406

Cheese and curd

HS Code 040640

Cheese and curd : Blueveined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti

HS Code 04064000

Quesos y requesón: Queso de pasta azul y demás quesos que presenten vetas producidas por penicillium roqueforti

Argentina Tariff Classification: Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

In Argentina, HS 040640 is classified under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

Local name Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

Digits 8

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 0406

Top Argentina import Product Under HS Code 0406

1 040630: Processed cheese, not grated or powdered $6.2M 2 040690: Other cheese $2.3M 3 040610: Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd $2.2M

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Top Argentina export Product Under HS Code 0406

1 040610: Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd $186.3M 2 040690: Other cheese $169.2M 3 040640: Blueveined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti $2.8M

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Related HS Code to Argentina Blue-Veined Cheese (040640)

HS Code 04064000

Quesos y requesón: Queso de pasta azul y demás quesos que presenten vetas producidas por penicillium roqueforti

HS Code 040610

Cheese and curd : Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd

HS Code 040620

Cheese and curd : Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds

HS Code 040630

Cheese and curd : Processed cheese, not grated or powdered

HS Code 040690

Cheese and curd : Other cheese

HS Code 040110

Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1 %

HS Code 040120

Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1 % but not exceeding 6 %

HS Code 040140

Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6 % but not exceeding 10 %

HS Code 040150

Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 %

HS Code 040210

Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1,5 %

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 040640 in Argentina?

HS code 040640 covers Cheese and curd : Blueveined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti in Argentina. It sits in Chapter 04 (Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included), Heading 0406 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under NCM.

Is HS code 040640 the same across all countries?

What system does Argentina use to classify HS code 040640?

Where can I officially look up HS code 040640 in Argentina?