Chapter 04 · Dairy produce; eggs; honey · Section 1
HS Code 0406.10
Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd
Heading 0406: Cheese and curd
US duty (general)
8.5% - 10% +
US HTS lines
21
EU CN codes
4
UK commodity codes
11
Unit
kg, kg cmsc
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 0406.10
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0406.10.02 |
Chongos > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.04 |
Chongos > Described in additional U.S.note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.08 |
Chongos > Other |
$1.509/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,SG) See 9822.04.35 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.51 (CO) See 9919.04.40, 9919.04.41-9919.04.42 (PA) | $1.775/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.12 |
Other > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 0406.10.14 |
Other > Blue-mold cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, blue-mold cheese > Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.18 |
Other > Blue-mold cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, blue-mold cheese > Other |
$2.269/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.40 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.52 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.51, 9919.04.61 (PA) | $2.67/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.24 |
Other > Cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese > Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.28 |
Other > Cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese > Other |
$1.227/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.45 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.53 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.52, 9919.04.62 (PA) | $1.443/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.34 |
Other > American-type cheese, including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese (but not including Cheddar cheese), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such American-type cheese > Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.38 |
Other > American-type cheese, including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese (but not including Cheddar cheese), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such American-type cheese > Other |
$1.055/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.50 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.54 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.53, 9919.04.63 (PA) | $1.241/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.44 |
Other > Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and Gouda cheese > Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.48 |
Other > Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and Gouda cheese > Other |
$1.803/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.40 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.55 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.54, 9919.04.64 (PA) | $2.121/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.54 |
Other > Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provol- one, Provoletti and Sbrinz); Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such Italian-type cheeses, whether or not in original loaves > Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.58 |
Other > Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provol- one, Provoletti and Sbrinz); Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such Italian-type cheeses, whether or not in original loaves > Other |
$2.146/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.40 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.56 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.55, 9919.04.65 (PA) | $2.525/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.64 |
Other > Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation, Gruyere-process cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such cheeses > Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.68 |
Other > Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation, Gruyere-process cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such cheeses > Other |
$1.386/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.40 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.57 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.56, 9919.04.66 (PA) | $1.631/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.74 |
Other > Cheese, and substitutes for cheese, containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat > Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.78 |
Other > Cheese, and substitutes for cheese, containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat > Other |
$1.128/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.58 (CO) See 9919.04.50, 9919.04.57, 9919.04.67 (PA) | $1.328/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.84 |
Other > Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese) > Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.88 |
Other > Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese) > Other |
$1.509/kg | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,SG) See 9822.04.35 (AU) See 9823.04.01-9823.04.54 (S+) See 9908.04.05 (IL) See 9918.04.50, 9918.04.51 (CO) See 9919.04.40, 9919.04.41-9919.04.42 (PA) | $1.775/kg | kg, kg cmsc |
| 0406.10.95 |
Other > Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese) > Other |
8.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 0406.10
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 0406 10 30 | Mozzarella, whether or not in a liquid | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0406 10 80 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0406 10 50 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0406 10 00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 0406.10
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 0406 10 00 00 | Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 30 00 | Mozzarella, whether or not in a liquid | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 30 10 | Pizza cheese, frozen, cut into pieces each weighing not more than 1 gram, in containers with a net content of 5kg or more, of a water content, by weight, of 52% or more, and a fat content by weight in the dry matter of 38% or more | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 30 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 50 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 50 10 | Skyr | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 50 30 | Pizza cheese, frozen, cut into pieces each weighing not more than 1 gram, in containers with a net content of 5kg or more, of a water content, by weight, of 52% or more, and a fat content by weight in the dry matter of 38% or more | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 50 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 80 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 80 10 | Pizza cheese, frozen, cut into pieces each weighing not more than 1 gram, in containers with a net content of 5kg or more, or a water content, by weight, of 52% or more, and a fat content by weight in the dry matter of 38% or more | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0406 10 80 80 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).
Nearby codes in heading 0406
The subheadings immediately before and after 0406.10 in chapter 04.
0406.00 0406 Cheese and curd
0406.20 Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds
0406.30 Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered
0406.40 Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 0406.10.
What is HS code 0406.10?
HS code 0406.10 covers: Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd. It belongs to chapter 04 (Dairy produce; eggs; honey) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 0406.10?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: 8.5% - 10% +. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 0406.10?
The UK extends 0406.10 to 11 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 0406100000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.