U.S. exports of Grated or Powdered Cheese of All Kinds (HS 040620) totaled $68.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Grated or Powdered Cheese of All Kinds paid $8K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.61% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Grated or Powdered Cheese of All Kinds imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 72% above the year-to-date monthly average of $795K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGrated and powdered cheeses occupy a processing-defined subheading that cuts across variety lines, capturing everything from powdered Roquefort (0406201000) to grated Italian-type cow's-milk cheeses subject to Additional US Note 21 (0406205100) and sheep's-milk varieties (0406205500). Italy dominates US supply, consistent with its role as the primary source of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano — the varieties most commonly traded in grated or powdered form for foodservice and retail. Israel and Canada are also notable suppliers, the latter benefiting from proximity for commodity-grade grated Cheddar blends. All imported cheese products are subject to FDA and USDA dairy admissibility requirements; consult a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency before importation.
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29 import shipments a month
Yes. Heading 0406.20 is specifically reserved for cheeses that have been grated or powdered, regardless of variety. The same cheese in block or wheel form would classify under 0406.40 (blue-veined), 0406.90 (most aged varieties), or another heading depending on type. This processing distinction matters because grated and powdered forms may face different TRQ allocations and duty rates than their block equivalents.
Mixtures of grated cheeses are generally classified under the residual line 0406209500 (cheese including mixtures, grated or powdered, NESOI) unless the Italian-type component is dominant and the product meets the specific criteria for lines 0406205100 through 0406205400. The applicable Additional US Notes define thresholds for Italian-type content, so the precise composition and labeling of the blend must be reviewed against those notes before classification is finalized.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$68.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.3M of Grated or Powdered Cheese of All Kinds and exported $859.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Guatemala together take 56% of it.
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rate provision · imports
5.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.61% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0406205300 | Cheese Italian (Cow's Mlk) Grated/Powdered, NESOI | $1.3M | 0.45% | 100.00% | $6K |
| 0406209500 | Cheese Incl Mixtures, Grated or Powdered, NESOI | $76K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0406205400 | Cheese, Italian-Type, Grated or Powdered, NESOI | $11K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
| 0406205100 | Cheese Italian(Cow's Mlk) Grated Etc, Addtl Note 21 | $9K | 15.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
| 0406201000 | Cheese, Roquefort, Grated or Powdered | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0406203190 | Cheddar Cheese, Grated/Powdered, Addtl U S Note 18 | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0406200000 | Cheese of All Kinds, Grated or Powdered | $68.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 0406
Subheading 040620 · $68.2M of $264.4M
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