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040640Chapter 04

040640 — Cheese and curd: Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti

HS code 040640 classifies Cheese and curd: Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti. It belongs to Chapter 04 (Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included) of Section I (Live animals; animal products) of the Harmonized System. Duty rates are recorded for 1 country.

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Description

Cheese and curd : Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti

Duty rates

US MFN base rate (HTS 2026, Column-1 General) — excludes Section 301 / IEEPA add-ons; not legal advice. Other countries’ rates and live duties via the EximAgent CLI.

  • USUnited States$2.269/kg (varies by US subheading)
    MFNas of Jan 1, 2026

Common questions

What is HS code 040640?
Cheese and curd : Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti
What duty rates apply to 040640?
Listed US duty: $2.269/kg (varies by US subheading) — see the duty-rates table for the full breakdown.

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