United States of America HS Code

HS Code 040690: Other cheese in United States of America

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

Q: What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 040690?

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 040690 in United States of America?

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What is HS Code 040690 in United States of America

Under United States of America's Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), HS Code 040690 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other cheese. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United States of America 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 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 040690

Other cheese

HS Code 0406900500

Bryndza cheese

HS Code 0406900600

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 04069008

Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406900810

Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements

HS Code 0406900890

Other

HS Code 0406901200

Other

HS Code 0406901400

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406901600

Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406901800

Other

HS Code 0406902000

Made from goat's milk whey or from whey obtained from a mixture of goat's milk and not more than 20 percent by weight of cow's milk

HS Code 0406902500

Other

HS Code 0406902800

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406903100

Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406903200

Other

HS Code 0406903300

Other

HS Code 0406903400

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406903600

Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406903700

Other

HS Code 0406903800

Other

HS Code 0406903900

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406904100

Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406904200

Other

HS Code 0406904300

Other

HS Code 0406904400

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406904600

Described in additional U.S. note 25 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406904800

Other

HS Code 0406904900

Gammelost and Nokkelost cheeses

HS Code 0406905100

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406905200

Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406905400

Other

HS Code 0406905600

In original loaves and suitable for grating

HS Code 0406905700

Pecorino, in original loaves, not suitable for grating

HS Code 0406905900

Other

HS Code 0406906100

Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, all the foregoing made from cow's milk

HS Code 0406906300

Other

HS Code 0406906600

Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406906800

Other

HS Code 0406907200

Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406907400

Other

HS Code 0406907600

Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406907800

Other

HS Code 0406908200

Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406908400

Other

HS Code 0406908600

Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406908800

Other

HS Code 0406909000

Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406909200

Other

HS Code 0406909300

Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406909400

Other

HS Code 0406909500

Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406909700

Other

HS Code 0406909900

Other

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

In United States of America, HS 040690 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 Other Cheese (040690)

HS Code 0406900500

Bryndza cheese

HS Code 0406900600

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 04069008

Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406900810

Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406901600

Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

HS Code 0406901800

Other

HS Code 0406902000

Made from goat's milk whey or from whey obtained from a mixture of goat's milk and not more than 20 percent by weight of cow's milk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 040690 in United States of America?

HS code 040690 covers Other cheese 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 040690 the same across all countries?

What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 040690?

Where can I officially look up HS code 040690 in United States of America?