United States of America HS Code

HS Code 040640: Blueveined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti in United States of America

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. United States of America extends it under HTS / HTSUS.

Q: What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 040640?

United States of America classifies products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS; locally Harmonized Tariff Schedule), 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 040640 in United States of America?

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What is HS Code 040640 in United States of America

Under United States of America's Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), HS Code 040640 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Blueveined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United States of America extends classifications to 10 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 United States of America

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

Blueveined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti

HS Code 0406402000

In original loaves

HS Code 0406404000

Other

HS Code 0406404400

In original loaves

HS Code 0406404800

Other

HS Code 0406405100

In original loaves

HS Code 0406405200

Other

HS Code 0406405400

In original loaves

HS Code 0406405800

Other

HS Code 0406407000

Other

United States of America Tariff Classification: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

In United States of America, HS 040640 is classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

Local name Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbp.gov/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 0406

Top United States of America import Product Under HS Code 0406

1 040690: Other cheese $1.5B 2 040610: Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd $127.1M 3 040630: Processed cheese, not grated or powdered $62.4M

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Top United States of America export Product Under HS Code 0406

1 040690: Other cheese $1.3B 2 040620: Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds $791.9M 3 040610: Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd $759.2M

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Related HS Code to United States of America Blue-Veined Cheese (040640)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 040640 in United States of America?

HS code 040640 covers Blueveined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti in United States of America. 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 HTS / HTSUS.

Is HS code 040640 the same across all countries?

What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 040640?

Where can I officially look up HS code 040640 in United States of America?