Mexico HS Code

HS Code 040690: "Cheese (excl. fresh cheese, incl. whey cheese, not fermented, curd, processed cheese, blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti"", and grated or powdered cheese)""" in Mexico

Q: What is HS code 040690 in Mexico?

HS code 040690 covers "Cheese (excl. fresh cheese, incl. whey cheese, not fermented, curd, processed cheese, blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti"", and grated or powdered cheese)""" in Mexico. 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 TIGIE.

Q: Is HS code 040690 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 040690 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Mexico extends it under TIGIE.

Q: What system does Mexico use to classify HS code 040690?

Mexico classifies products under the Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE; locally TIGIE + NICO), which extends HS codes to 10 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 040690 in Mexico?

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

What is HS Code 040690 in Mexico

Under Mexico's Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE + NICO), HS Code 040690 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for "Cheese (excl. fresh cheese, incl. whey cheese, not fermented, curd, processed cheese, blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti"", and grated or powdered cheese)""". This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Mexico extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 040690 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 040690 in Mexico

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 040690

"Cheese (excl. fresh cheese, incl. whey cheese, not fermented, curd, processed cheese, blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti"", and grated or powdered cheese)"""

HS Code 0406900100

Hard-paste, designated Sardo, when its presentation so indicates. De pasta dura, denominado Sardo, cuando su presentación así lo indique.

HS Code 0406900200

Hard-paste, designated Reggiano or Reggianito, when its presentation so indicates. De pasta dura, denominado Reggiano o Reggianito, cuando su presentación así lo indique.

HS Code 0406900400

Grana or Parmigiano-Reggiano, with a fat content of 40% or less by weight, with a water content, in the non-fatty matter, of 47% or less by weight; Danbo, Edam, Fontal, Fontina, Fynbo, Gouda, Havarti, Maribo, Samsoe, Esrom, Italico, Kernhem, Saint-Nectaire, Saint-Paulin or Taleggio, with a fat content of 40% or less by weight, with a water content, in the non-fatty matter, exceeding 47% but not more than 72% by weight. Grana o Parmegiano-reggiano, con un contenido de materias grasas inferior o igual al 40% en peso, con un contenido de agua, en la materia no grasa, inferior o igual al 47% en peso; Danbo, Edam, Fontal, Fontina, Fynbo, Gouda, Havarti, Maribo, Samsoe, Esrom, Itálico, Kernhem, Saint-Nectaire, Saint-Paulin o Taleggio, con un contenido de materias grasas inferior o igual al 40% en peso, con un contenido de agua, en la materia no grasa, superior al 47%, pero inferior o igual al 72% en peso.

HS Code 0406909901

Petit-suisse type, when its composition is: moisture 68% to 70%, fat 6% to 8% (on moisture basis), dry extract 30% to 32%, minimum protein 6%, and ferments, with or without addition of fruit, sugars, vegetables, chocolate or honey. Tipo petit suisse, cuando su composición sea: humedad de 68% a 70%, grasa de 6% a 8% (en base humeda), extracto seco de 30% a 32%, proteína mínima de 6%, y fermentos con o sin adición de frutas, azúcares, verduras, chocolate o miel.

HS Code 0406909999

Other. Los demás.

Mexico Tariff Classification: Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE)

In Mexico, HS 040690 is classified under the Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE + NICO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE)

Local name TIGIE + NICO

Digits 10

Official source https://www.gob.mx/anam

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 0406

Top Mexico import Product Under HS Code 0406

1 040690: "Cheese (excl. fresh cheese, incl. whey cheese, not fermented, curd, processed cheese, blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti"", and grated or powdered cheese)""" $703.0M 2 040620: Cheese, grated or powdered, of all kinds $427.2M 3 040610: "Fresh cheese unripened or uncured cheese"", incl. whey cheese, and curd""" $104.8M

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Top Mexico export Product Under HS Code 0406

1 040690: "Cheese (excl. fresh cheese, incl. whey cheese, not fermented, curd, processed cheese, blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti"", and grated or powdered cheese)""" $29.3M 2 040610: "Fresh cheese unripened or uncured cheese"", incl. whey cheese, and curd""" $28.9M 3 040630: Cheese processed, not grated or powdered $1.7M

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Related HS Code to Mexico Other Cheese (040690)

HS Code 0406900100

Hard-paste, designated Sardo, when its presentation so indicates.

HS Code 0406900200

Hard-paste, designated Reggiano or Reggianito, when its presentation so indicates.

"Fresh cheese unripened or uncured cheese"", incl. whey cheese, and curd"""

HS Code 040620

Cheese, grated or powdered, of all kinds

HS Code 040630

Cheese processed, not grated or powdered

HS Code 040640

Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti

HS Code 040110

Milk and cream of a fat content by weight of <= 1%, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 040690 in Mexico?

HS code 040690 covers "Cheese (excl. fresh cheese, incl. whey cheese, not fermented, curd, processed cheese, blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti"", and grated or powdered cheese)""" in Mexico. 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 TIGIE.

Is HS code 040690 the same across all countries?

What system does Mexico use to classify HS code 040690?

Where can I officially look up HS code 040690 in Mexico?