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Code 0406 30 · Heading 0406

Processed cheese, not grated or powdered

This covers processed cheese that is neither grated nor in powder form. The more specific child code depends on the cheese used, retail packaging, and the fat content in the cheese mass and dry matter.

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Processed cheese, not grated or powdered

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Selling to Norway, Great Britain and the United States

What they charge on arrival.

Norway, Great Britain and the United States use their own tariff lines under the 6-digit HS code. The rates below are what their customs charge on goods arriving from the EU. Match the goods against each country's own wording before you rely on a rate.

Norway

28,04 NOK per kg

  • Their lines1 Norwegian line
  • EU origin28,04 NOK per kg

04.06.3000 Processed cheese, not grated or powdered

Norwegian tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Great Britain

The rate depends on the line.

  • Their lines6 British lines
  • EU originDuty free

0406 30 10 10 Processed Emmentaler

Northern Ireland follows other rules.

UK tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.

United States

$2.269/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where

Estimated from published US measures

  • Their lines36 US lines
  • Entry dateSept. 18, 2026

0406.30.05.00 Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Blue-veined cheese

The US importer of record files the entry.

US tariff data checked Sept. 16, 2026.

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Selling to Norway

Norway splits the 6-digit category its own way, so these are Norway's own lines under it, not this EU code. Check your product against their wording; what Norwegian customs charges is shown per line.

  • 04.06.3000

    Processed cheese, not grated or powdered

    Ordinary duty
    28,04 NOK per kg
    Goods of EU origin
    28,04 NOK per kg You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

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Selling to Great Britain

What UK customs charges when goods like these arrive in Great Britain.

  • 0406 30 10 10

    Processed Emmentaler

    Ordinary duty
    121 GBP / 100 kg
    Goods of EU origin
    Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

  • 0406 30 10 20

    Processed Gruyère

    Ordinary duty
    121 GBP / 100 kg
    Goods of EU origin
    Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

  • 0406 30 10 90

    Other

    Ordinary duty
    121 GBP / 100 kg
    Goods of EU origin
    Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

  • 0406 30 31 00

    Not exceeding 48 %

    Ordinary duty
    116 GBP / 100 kg
    Goods of EU origin
    Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

  • 0406 30 39 00

    Exceeding 48 %

    Ordinary duty
    121 GBP / 100 kg
    Goods of EU origin
    Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

  • 0406 30 90 00

    Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 36 %

    Ordinary duty
    179 GBP / 100 kg
    Goods of EU origin
    Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1599, last checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Selling to the United States

What US customs charges when goods like these arrive from the EU. The US importer of record files the entry and pays the duty.

  • 0406.30.05.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese, Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    17%
    From the EU
    17.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.12.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese, Other, Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    20%
    From the EU
    20.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.14.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese, Other, Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    20%
    From the EU
    20.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.18.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese, Other

    General rate
    $2.269/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $2.269/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.22.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Cheddar cheese, Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    16%
    From the EU
    16.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.24.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Cheddar cheese, Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    16%
    From the EU
    16.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.28.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Cheddar cheese, Other

    General rate
    $1.227/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.227/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.32.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Colby cheese, Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    20%
    From the EU
    20.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99
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  • 0406.30.34.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Colby cheese, Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    20%
    From the EU
    20.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.38.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Colby cheese, Other

    General rate
    $1.055/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.055/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.42.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Edam and Gouda cheeses, Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    15%
    From the EU
    15.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.44.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Edam and Gouda cheeses, Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    15%
    From the EU
    15.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.48.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Edam and Gouda cheeses, Other

    General rate
    $1.803/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.803/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.49.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Gruyere-process cheese, Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    6.4%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.51.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Gruyere-process cheese, Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    6.4%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.53.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Gruyere-process cheese, Other

    General rate
    $1.386/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.386/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.55.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Cheeses made from sheep's milk

    General rate
    9.6%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.56.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.57.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses

    General rate
    8.5%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.61.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese(except Roquefort), Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.63.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese(except Roquefort), Other

    General rate
    $2.269/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $2.269/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.65.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese, Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.67.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese, Other

    General rate
    $1.227/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.227/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.69.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar), Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.71.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar), Other

    General rate
    $1.055/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.055/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.73.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheeses, Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.75.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheeses, Other

    General rate
    $1.803/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.803/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.77.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.79.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), Other

    General rate
    $2.146/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $2.146/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.81.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheeses, Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.83.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheeses, Other

    General rate
    $1.386/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.386/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.85.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat, Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.87.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat, Other

    General rate
    $1.128/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.128/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.89.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing cow's milk, Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.91.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other, Containing cow's milk, Other

    General rate
    $1.509/kg
    From the EU
    No single figure Estimated from published US measures $1.509/kg. Unless this line is exempt, the additional US duty brings its duty to 10.0% of its customs value where the ordinary duty is lower. The amount depends on the quantity and the customs value, so we do not turn it into a percentage. US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 0406.30.95.00

    Cheese and curd, Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered, Other, including mixtures of the above, Other

    General rate
    8.5%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

Worked out for an entry on Sept. 18, 2026.

US tariff schedule 2026HTSRev19, last checked Sept. 16, 2026.

Last change we recorded: Revision 19 (2026), Sept. 16, 2026.

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties, US import taxes and customs fees are not included.

The descriptions above are the US tariff texts, which the United States publishes in English only.

Source: the US International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff Schedule (hts.usitc.gov), public domain, and the measures published in the Federal Register.

This is a planning estimate from the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (revision shown) and the published Federal Register measures as of the date shown, for a shipment of EU origin. It is not a customs entry, legal advice or a broker's opinion, and tariffs.help is not a US-licensed customs broker. The US importer of record or their broker confirms the classification, origin, value and the duty due before filing.

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with Toldstyrelsen, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.