Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Other cheese: > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above: > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63): > Other: > Other: > Containing cow's milk (except soft- ripened cow's milk cheese): > Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0406.90.95.00
Irish Porter Cheddar Cheese
A semi-hard cow's milk cheese infused with Irish porter beer, featuring a reddish rind and nutty flavor from extended aging. Classified under HTS 0406.90.95.00 as a cow's milk cheese (not soft-ripened) entered pursuant to U.S. Note 16 quota provisions for general cheese imports. Meets chapter requirements for fresh or processed cow's milk cheeses beyond specific variety quotas.
Double Gloucester Cheese
Traditional English cow's milk cheese with full-bodied, tangy flavor and firm texture, colored orange with annatto. Falls under HTS 0406.90.95.00 as 'other' cow's milk cheese under general quota provisions of U.S. Note 16, excluding specific varieties and soft-ripened types.
Lancashire Cheese
Crumbly, full-fat cow's milk cheese from England with mild to sharp flavors depending on aging, often used melted. HTS 0406.90.95.00 covers this as cow's milk cheese entered under general quota Note 16, distinct from Cheddar or other named quotas.
Wensleydale Cheese
Firm, white cow's milk cheese with sweet, honeyed notes and flaky texture from Yorkshire tradition. Classifies in HTS 0406.90.95.00 under general cow's milk cheese quota (Note 16), as it's neither soft-ripened nor a quota-specific variety.
Caerphilly Cheese
Fresh, mild cow's milk cheese from Wales with high moisture content but firm texture, traditionally rindless. HTS 0406.90.95.00 applies as general quota entry for cow's milk cheeses excluding soft-ripened and specific types per Note 16.
Dunlop Cheese
Scottish cow's milk cheese similar to aged Cheddar but with washed curd process, smooth and buttery. Enters under HTS 0406.90.95.00 general quota for other cow's milk cheeses pursuant to U.S. Note 16 provisions.
Mimolette Cheese
Hard, orange cow's milk cheese from France with crunchy texture from aging, resembling Edam but distinct. Classifies under HTS 0406.90.95.00 as other cow's milk cheese under general Note 16 quota, not matching Edam/Gouda specific quota.
Leyden Cheese
Semi-hard cow's milk cheese from Netherlands flavored with cumin seeds, aged for pungent aroma. HTS 0406.90.95.00 covers as general quota cow's milk cheese, spices considered flavoring not changing classification.
Boerenkaas Cheese
Farmhouse-style raw milk cow's cheese from Netherlands, natural rind, varying ages from young to old. Falls under HTS 0406.90.95.00 general quota for cow's milk cheeses entered pursuant to Note 16.
Tête de Moine Cheese
Semi-hard cow's milk cheese from Switzerland, traditionally scraped into rosettes, fruity and nutty flavor. Classifies in HTS 0406.90.95.00 under general cow's milk quota Note 16, distinct from Emmentaler eye cheeses.
Appenzeller Cheese
Swiss cow's milk cheese with herbal brine wash, ranging mild to extra-spicy, semi-hard texture. HTS 0406.90.95.00 for general quota entry as other cow's milk cheese per Note 16.
Comté Cheese
French AOP cow's milk cheese, raw milk, aged 4+ months, nutty and complex, large wheels. Enters HTS 0406.90.95.00 as general cow's milk cheese quota Note 16, not matching specific variety quotas.
Beaufort Cheese
Raw cow's milk Alpine cheese from France, semi-hard, fruity with hazelnut notes, PDO protected. HTS 0406.90.95.00 general quota for cow's milk cheeses pursuant to Note 16.
Etivaz Cheese
Seasonal raw cow's milk cheese from Switzerland, alpage production, intense flavor from high pastures. Classifies under HTS 0406.90.95.00 other cow's milk quota Note 16.
Lappi Cheese
Finnish cow's milk cheese smoked and aged, ring-shaped with dark rind, mild smoky flavor. HTS 0406.90.95.00 covers as general quota cow's milk cheese; smoking doesn't change base classification.