HS code 040690: Cheese and Curd
- Covers:
- Cheese and curd not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 040610 (Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including…); 040620 (Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds); 040630 (Processed cheese, not grated or powdered); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- $1.055/kg (varies by US subheading) (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Cheese and curd : Other cheese
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What 040690 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Cheese and curd › Other cheese.
This is the “other” line of heading 0406 (cheese and curd). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 0406 Cheese and curd: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
$1.055/kg (varies by US subheading)
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 040690
EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 040690 →
Common questions
- What is HS code 040690?
- Cheese and curd : Other cheese
- What duty rates apply to 040690?
- Listed US duty: $1.055/kg (varies by US subheading) (US general rate, HTS 2026).
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