HS Code 0406Cheese and curd
5 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 10 in Chapter 04 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use this page to pick the right six-digit subheading for your cheese, then check the shipment records.
No heading in Chapter 04 is cut finer than 0406. Its 5 six-digit codes, 040610 to 040690, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Cheese and curd” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 6 of 10 in Chapter 04, Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, which runs to 33 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 0406
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 040610 | Dairy produce; fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd |
| 040620 | Dairy produce; cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered |
| 040630 | Dairy produce; cheese, processed (not grated or powdered) |
| 040640 | Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed) |
| 040690 | Dairy produce; cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406 |
What HS code 0406 covers
Customs offices use it for tariff classification when cheese crosses a border. You may also see it written as HSN code 0406. It is the same number.
The heading is split into five six-digit subheadings. The split depends on the type of cheese. Is it fresh? Is it grated or powdered? Is it processed? Does it have blue veins? Each answer points to a different code.
Importers and exporters need the exact six-digit code on their paperwork. A wrong code can cause delays at the border and makes your records hard to compare with other traders.
How to choose the right cheese HS code
Work down this list in order. Stop at the first line that fits your product.
Here is what each code means in plain words:
- 040610: fresh cheese, including whey cheese, that is not fermented, and curd.
- 040620: any cheese that is grated or powdered.
- It must not be grated, powdered or processed.
- 040690: all other cheese that is not grated, powdered or processed and is not named above.
Edge cases when classifying cheese
Form comes first. If a cheese is grated or powdered, 040620 applies, whatever the type. A blue cheese that is grated therefore goes to 040620, not 040640. The blue-veined code only covers cheese that is not grated, powdered or processed.
Processed cheese has its own code, 040630, but only when it is not grated or powdered. Cheese that fits none of the named groups falls to 040690. Think of it as the catch-all for the heading.
If your product is hard to place, try the HS code classifier. Check the final choice against the rules of the country you ship to.
Cheese vs other dairy headings in Chapter 04
Chapter 04 holds many dairy products, and each has its own heading. Cheese and curd sit in 0406. Other dairy goods do not.
Plain milk and cream are in heading 0401. Concentrated milk and cream, or those with added sugar, are in heading 0402. Whey is in heading 0404.
Be careful with the word curd. Curd that is cheese-like belongs in 040610. Curdled milk and cream, as a fermented or acidified drink or food, belong in 0403. When in doubt, read the full description of each heading.
HS code 0406 cheese and curd import export data
Once you know your code, you can look at who trades it. This page does not list company names or trade totals. The live records sit on EximDataX.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Start with 0406, or go straight to one of the five subheadings, such as 040630 for processed cheese.
Related
- Chapter 04 dairy, eggs and honey HS codes
- HS 0401 milk and cream
- HS 0402 concentrated milk and cream
- HS 0403 yogurt and fermented milk
- HS 0404 whey
- HS 0405 butter and dairy spreads
- All HS code chapters
- Cheese import data
- Cheese export data
- Find cheese buyers
- Find cheese suppliers
- HS code classifier
- Book a free demo
Nearby headings in Chapter 04
- 0401Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other…4 codes
- 0402Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening…5 codes
- 0403Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or…2 codes
- 0404Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not…2 codes
- 0405Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads3 codes
- 0407Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked5 codes
- 0408Birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or…4 codes
- 0409Honey; natural1 code
- 0410Animal products; insects and other edible products of animal origin, not…2 codes
Who ships under 0406?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products, chapters 01–05.
HS Code 0406: common questions
What is HS code 0406?
It sits in Chapter 04 and is split into five six-digit codes.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese and curd?
Use 040610.
What HS code is used for grated or powdered cheese?
Use 040620.
What is the HS code for blue cheese?
It must not be grated, powdered or processed.
Is butter or yogurt classified under 0406?
No.
How can I find importers and exporters of cheese under HS 0406?
Open the live shipment records for this heading on EximDataX and pick the six-digit code you need. You can also start from the import data or export data pages.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.