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U.S. imports of grated or powdered cheese of all kinds (HS 040620) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Grated or Powdered Cheese of All Kinds paid $21K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 1.9% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Grated or Powdered Cheese of All Kinds imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 132% above the year-to-date monthly average of $479K.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0406205300 | CHEESE ITALIAN (COW'S MLK) GRATED/POWDERED, NESOI | $1.0M | 1.31% | $14K |
| 0406205400 | CHEESE, ITALIAN-TYPE, GRATED OR POWDERED, NESOI | $59K | 10.70% | $6K |
| 0406201000 | CHEESE, ROQUEFORT, GRATED OR POWDERED | $7K | -- | -- |
| 0406203190 | CHEDDAR CHEESE, GRATED/POWDERED, ADDTL U S NOTE 18 | $2K | 26.02% | $541 |
| 0406205100 | CHEESE ITALIAN(COW'S MLK) GRATED ETC,ADDTL NOTE 21 | $0 | -- | -- |
| 0406209500 | CHEESE INCL MIXTURES, GRATED OR POWDERED, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
CHEESE ITALIAN (COW'S MLK) GRATED/POWDERED, NESOI
CHEESE, ITALIAN-TYPE, GRATED OR POWDERED, NESOI
CHEESE, ROQUEFORT, GRATED OR POWDERED
CHEDDAR CHEESE, GRATED/POWDERED, ADDTL U S NOTE 18
CHEESE ITALIAN(COW'S MLK) GRATED ETC,ADDTL NOTE 21
CHEESE INCL MIXTURES, GRATED OR POWDERED, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0406200000 | CHEESE OF ALL KINDS, GRATED OR POWDERED | $74.8M |
CHEESE OF ALL KINDS, GRATED OR POWDERED
16.7M kg
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $42.0M | +$42.0M |
| GUATEMALA | -- | $3.5M | +$3.5M |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $3.5M | +$3.5M |
| JAPAN | -- | $2.7M | +$2.7M |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $2.6M | +$2.6M |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $97K | $22.4M | +$22.3M |
| Michigan | -- | $19.7M | +$19.7M |
| Texas | -- | $13.4M | +$13.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $21.1M | +$21.1M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $18.9M | +$18.9M |
| OAKLAND, CA | -- | $13.3M | +$13.3M |