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U.S. imports of processed cheese, not grated or powdered (HS 040630) totaled $6.4M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Processed Cheese, Not Grated or Powdered paid $1.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $6.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Processed Cheese, Not Grated or Powdered imports of $6.4M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataProcessed cheese under heading 0406.30 is defined by heat treatment and emulsification that distinguishes it from natural cheese, and the US tariff schedule reflects this with an unusually large number of 10-digit lines covering Stilton, blue-veined, Cheddar, Edam/Gouda, Gruyère-process, sheep's-milk, Swiss, and American-type varieties as well as their mixtures. France and the Netherlands are the leading suppliers, reflecting strong European processed-cheese manufacturing capacity for both premium and commodity segments. Jamaica's presence among top suppliers is notable and reflects trade in processed cheese products destined for Caribbean-heritage retail channels in the US. Dairy food admissibility requirements apply; importers should verify classification against the applicable Additional US Notes with a licensed customs broker.
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Processed cheese is produced by blending one or more natural cheeses with emulsifying salts and heat treatment, resulting in a homogeneous, shelf-stable product. The emulsification step is the key technical distinction from natural cheese. Products that are merely sliced, portioned, or coated without emulsification do not qualify as processed cheese and should be classified under the appropriate natural cheese heading.
The US schedule provides specific lines for mixtures processed from or containing Cheddar (0406306700), American-type (0406306900), Italian-type (0406307700), and Swiss-type (0406308100 and 0406308300) cheeses. Classification depends on which cheese type predominates or is specifically named in the product formulation, as well as whether the mixture qualifies under the relevant Additional US Note. When a mixture spans multiple named types, the importer should seek a CBP binding ruling to confirm the correct line.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAUDI ARABIA | $5K | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| FRANCE | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| MOROCCO | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $20K | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| NETHERLANDS | $812K | -- | -$812K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0406308900 | PROCSD CHESE(COW'S MILK),N/GRD,NESOI,ADDTL NOTE 16 | $2.4M | 19.59% | $468K |
| 0406309100 | CHEESE, PROCESSD CNTNG COW'S MILK, NOT GR/PW,NESOI | $2.4M | 16.06% | $379K |
| 0406305100 | GRUYERE-PROCESS CHEESE,N/GRATD ETC,ADDTL US NTE 22 | $1.0M | 16.40% | $165K |
| 0406309500 | CHEESE PROCESSD, INC MIXTRS, NOT GRT/PWD NESOI | $347K | 15.04% | $40K |
| 0406302800 | CHEDDAR CHEESE,PROCESSED,NOT GRATED/POWDERED,NESOI | $210K | 1.08% | $2K |
| 0406308100 | MIXTRS,PROC/CONTN SWISS CHEESE,N/GTD,ADDTL NOTE 22 | $49K | 20.00% | $10K |
| 0406305500 | CHEESES MADE FR SHEEP'S MLK, PROCESSED, NT GRT/PWD | $35K | 19.60% | $7K |
| 0406308300 | MIXTRS,PROC/CONTN SWISS CHEESE,N/GRATD/POWD, NESOI | $14K | 0.00% | -- |
| 0406306700 | MIXTRS,PROC/CONTN CHEDDAR CHEESE,N/GRT/POWD, NESOI | $8K | 16.60% | $1K |
| 0406302400 | CHEDDAR CHEESE,PROCESD,N/GRATD ETC,ADDTL US NTE 18 | $7K | 26.00% | $2K |
| 0406307700 | MIXTR,PROC/CONTN ITAL-TYP CHESE,N/GTD,ADDTL NTE 21 | $5K | 20.00% | $1K |
| 0406300500 | PROCESD STILTON CHEESE,NOT GRTED/ETC,ADDTL NOTE 24 | $3K | 27.01% | $888 |
| 0406301800 | PROCESSD CHEESE,BLUE-VEIND(EX ROQ)NT GRT/PWD,NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 0406305300 | GRUYERE-PROCESS CHEESE, NOT GRATED/POWDERED, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 0406306900 | MXTRS PROC/CONTN AMER-TYP CHESE;N/GRT,ADDTL NTE 19 | $0 | -- | -- |
| 0406304800 | EDAM/GOUDA CHEESE,PROCESSED,NOT GRATD/POWDRD,NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
PROCSD CHESE(COW'S MILK),N/GRD,NESOI,ADDTL NOTE 16
CHEESE, PROCESSD CNTNG COW'S MILK, NOT GR/PW,NESOI
GRUYERE-PROCESS CHEESE,N/GRATD ETC,ADDTL US NTE 22
CHEESE PROCESSD, INC MIXTRS, NOT GRT/PWD NESOI
CHEDDAR CHEESE,PROCESSED,NOT GRATED/POWDERED,NESOI
MIXTRS,PROC/CONTN SWISS CHEESE,N/GTD,ADDTL NOTE 22
CHEESES MADE FR SHEEP'S MLK, PROCESSED, NT GRT/PWD
MIXTRS,PROC/CONTN SWISS CHEESE,N/GRATD/POWD, NESOI
MIXTRS,PROC/CONTN CHEDDAR CHEESE,N/GRT/POWD, NESOI
CHEDDAR CHEESE,PROCESD,N/GRATD ETC,ADDTL US NTE 18
MIXTR,PROC/CONTN ITAL-TYP CHESE,N/GTD,ADDTL NTE 21
PROCESD STILTON CHEESE,NOT GRTED/ETC,ADDTL NOTE 24
PROCESSD CHEESE,BLUE-VEIND(EX ROQ)NT GRT/PWD,NESOI
GRUYERE-PROCESS CHEESE, NOT GRATED/POWDERED, NESOI
MXTRS PROC/CONTN AMER-TYP CHESE;N/GRT,ADDTL NTE 19
EDAM/GOUDA CHEESE,PROCESSED,NOT GRATD/POWDRD,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0406300000 | CHEESE, PROCESSED, NOT GRATED OR POWDERED | $12.1M |
CHEESE, PROCESSED, NOT GRATED OR POWDERED
2.6M kg
MLK/CREAM CNCTRD NT SWTN PWD/OTH SOLIDS OV 1.5% FA
HS 040221
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $173K | $4.5M | +$4.3M |
| New Jersey | $3.2M | $57K | -$3.1M |
| New York | $2.2M | $347K | -$1.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.7M | $139K | -$3.6M |
| NEW YORK, NY | $2.1M | $320K | -$1.8M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $106K | $1.7M | +$1.6M |