HS code 040690 tariff rate

HS 040690

Other cheese:

Current US base rate (structured schedule)

7.2%

Rates vary by line: 7.2%, 12%, $1.227/kg, 15%, $1.803/kg, 4.2%, 8.5%, 25%

Effective date

No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.

Duty stack summary

• Base rate (MFN): varies by line (7.2%, 12%, $1.227/kg, 15%, $1.803/kg, 4.2%).
• Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
• Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.

Summary

HS 040690 covers other cheese:. The structured schedule lists a base rate of 10% on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.

What this rate means for an importer

No single base rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates, shown in the table below.

The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.

Tariff lines in this category

Showing 12 of 53 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.

Line	Base rate	Goods
0406.90	See schedule	Other cheese:
0406.90.05.00	7.2%	Bryndza cheese
0406.90.06.00	12%	Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
0406.90.08	12%	Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
0406.90.08.10	See schedule	Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements
0406.90.08.90	See schedule	Other
0406.90.12.00	$1.227/kg	Other
0406.90.14.00	15%	Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
0406.90.16.00	15%	Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
0406.90.18.00	$1.803/kg	Other
0406.90.20.00	4.2%	Made from goat's milk whey or from whey obtained from a mixture of goat's milk and not more than 20 percent by weight of...
0406.90.25.00	8.5%	Other

More in HS chapter 04 (Dairy produce)

All 33 codes in chapter 04

Nearby codes: 040610 040620 040630 040640 040711 040719 040721

Nearby chapters: Chapter 03 - Chapter 05

HS 040690 questions

What is the US base rate for HS 040690?

No single rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates: 7.2%, 12%, $1.227/kg, 15%, $1.803/kg, 4.2%, 8.5%, 25%, listed in the table on this page. Match your goods to the closest line and confirm it with your broker.

Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 040690?

No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.

Where does this rate come from?

The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.

Can I use this page to classify my goods?

No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.

How do I get an alert if the rate for HS 040690 changes?

Tariff Wire Pro watches this category every day and sends one plain-English alert when a change touches it, with the official source linked. That monitoring is part of the paid plan.