0406.40—Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti
General duty rate
2.7% – 20%
Across 9 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 0406 — Cheese and curd: (heading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 0406.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti. It sits in Chapter 04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products and rolls up 9 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from 2.7% to 20%. 5 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this subheading.
10-digit lines under 0406.40(9)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Tariff modifications(5)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 0406.40
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.89.10 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.04.05 | other | 200% |
| 9903.88.70 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.04.10 | other |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 0406.40 cover?
HTS 0406.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti. It belongs to Chapter 04 and rolls up 9 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 0406.40?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 0406.40 range from 2.7% to 20%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 0406.40?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 0406.40 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 0406.40?
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