HTS Chapter 4 · Section I
Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
Chapter 4 averages a 12.3% general (MFN) duty across its 259 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 25%.
- 12.3%
- avg MFN duty
- 25%
- highest line
- 259
- rated tariff lines
- 1%
- enter duty-free
Tariff lines in Chapter 4 by duty-rate band
How the 259 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges
About HTS Chapter 4
HTS Chapter 4 - Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included - organizes 435 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 259 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 4 sits within Section I (Live Animals; Animal Products), which groups commercially related product categories together.
The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 12.3%, with the highest individual rate reaching 25%. Rates this high indicate a sensitive sector where US policy protects domestic producers, importers should expect meaningful duty costs and consider whether FTA-origin sourcing can reduce the landed price. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.
Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.
Chapter 4 At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total tariff classifications | 435 | All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines. |
| Lines with explicit rates | 259 | Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty. |
| Average general rate | 12.3% | Mean MFN rate across rated lines. |
| Highest line rate | 25% | Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter. |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.
Tariff Lines
0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:
0401.10.00.00 Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1 percent
liters, kg 0.34¢/liter
0401.20 Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1 percent but not exceeding 6 percent:
0401.20.20.00 For not over 11,356,236 liters entered in any calendar year
liters, kg cmsc 0.43¢/liter
0401.20.40.00 Other
liters, kg cmsc 1.5¢/liter
0401.40 Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6 percent but not exceeding 10 percent:
0401.40.02.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters 3.2¢/liter
0401.40.05.00 Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters, kg cmsc 3.2¢/liter
0401.40.25.00 Other
liters, kg cmsc 77.2¢/liter
0401.50 Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 percent:
Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 45 percent:
0401.50.02.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters 3.2¢/liter
0401.50.05.00 Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters, kg cmsc 3.2¢/liter
0401.50.25.00 Other
liters, kg cmsc 77.2¢/liter
Other:
0401.50.42.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters, kg 12.3¢/kg
0401.50.50.00 Described in additional U.S. note 6 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters, kg 12.3¢/kg
0401.50.75.00 Other
liters, kg $1.646/kg
0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:
0402.10 In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5 percent:
0402.10.05.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 3.3¢/kg
0402.10.10.00 Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 3.3¢/kg
0402.10.50.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 86.5¢/kg
In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 percent:
0402.21 Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:
Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 3 percent:
0402.21.02.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 3.3¢/kg
0402.21.05.00 Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapterand entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 3.3¢/kg
0402.21.25.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 86.5¢/kg
Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 3 percent but not exceeding 35 percent:
0402.21.27.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 6.8¢/kg
0402.21.30.00 Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapterand entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 6.8¢/kg
0402.21.50.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.092/kg
Other:
0402.21.73.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 13.7¢/kg
0402.21.75.00 Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 13.7¢/kg
0402.21.90.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.556/kg
0402.29 Other:
0402.29.05.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 17.5%
0402.29.10.00 Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 17.5%
0402.29.50.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.104/kg + 14.9%
Other:
0402.91 Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions:
0402.91.03.00 In airtight containers
kg 2.2¢/kg
0402.91.06.00 Other
kg 3.3¢/kg
Described in additional U.S. note 11 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions:
0402.91.10.00 In airtight containers
kg, kg cmsc 2.2¢/kg
0402.91.30.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 3.3¢/kg
Other:
0402.91.70.00 In airtight containers
kg, kg cmsc 31.3¢/kg
0402.91.90.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 31.3¢/kg
0402.99 Other:
Condensed milk:
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions:
0402.99.03.00 In airtight containers
kg 3.9¢/kg
0402.99.06.00 Other
kg 3.3¢/kg
Described in additional U.S. note 11 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions:
0402.99.10.00 In airtight containers
kg, kg cmsc 3.9¢/kg
0402.99.30.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 3.3¢/kg
Other:
0402.99.45.00 In airtight containers
kg, kg cmsc 49.6¢/kg
0402.99.55.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 49.6¢/kg
Other:
0402.99.68.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 17.5%
0402.99.70.00 Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 17.5%
0402.99.90.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 46.3¢/kg + 14.9%
0403 Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa:
0403.20 Yogurt:
In dry form:
0403.20.05.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions.
kg 20%
0403.20.10.00 Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 20%
0403.20.50.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.035/kg + 17%
0403.20.90.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 17%
0403.90 Other:
Sour cream containing not over 45 percent by weight of butterfat; buttermilk:
Fluid:
Sour cream:
0403.90.02.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters 3.2¢/liter
0403.90.04.00 Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters, kg cmsc 3.2¢/liter
0403.90.16.00 Other
liters, kg cmsc 77.2¢/liter
0403.90.20.00 Buttermilk
liters, kg cmsc 0.34¢/liter
Dried:
Containing not over 6 percent by weight of butterfat:
0403.90.37.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 3.3¢/kg
0403.90.41 Described in additional U.S. note 12 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
3.3¢/kg
0403.90.41.10 Articles for which an import license is required
kg, kg cmsc 0403.90.41.90 Other
kg, kg cmsc 0403.90.45.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 87.6¢/kg
Containing over 6 percent but not over 35 percent by weight of butterfat:
0403.90.47.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 6.8¢/kg
0403.90.51.00 Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 6.8¢/kg
0403.90.55.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.092/kg
Other:
0403.90.57.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 13.7¢/kg
0403.90.61.00 Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 13.7¢/kg
0403.90.65.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.556/kg
Sour cream containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat:
0403.90.72.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 12.3¢/kg
0403.90.74.00 Described in additional U.S. note 6 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 12.3¢/kg
0403.90.78.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.646/kg
Other:
0403.90.85.00 Fermented milk other than dried fermented milk or other than dried milk with added lactic ferments
kg, kg cmsc 17%
Other:
0403.90.87.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 20%
0403.90.90.00 Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 20%
0403.90.95.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.034/kg + 17%
0404 Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included:
0404.10 Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:
Modified whey:
0404.10.05.00 Whey protein concentrates
kg, kg cmsc 8.5%
Other:
0404.10.08.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 13%
0404.10.11.00 Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 13%
0404.10.15.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.035/kg + 8.5%
Other:
0404.10.20.00 Fluid
liters, kg cmsc 0.34¢/liter
Dried:
0404.10.48.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 3.3¢/kg
0404.10.50 Described in additional U.S. note 12 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
3.3¢/kg
0404.10.50.10 Articles for which an import license is required
kg, kg cmsc 0404.10.50.90 Other
kg, kg cmsc 0404.10.90.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 87.6¢/kg
0404.90 Other:
0404.90.10.00 Milk protein concentrates
kg, kg cmsc 0.37¢/kg
Other:
Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4:
0404.90.28.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 14.5%
0404.90.30.00 Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapterand entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 14.5%
0404.90.50.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.189/kg + 8.5%
0404.90.70.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 8.5%
0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads:
0405.10 Butter:
0405.10.05.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 12.3¢/kg
0405.10.10.00 Described in additional U.S. note 6 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 12.3¢/kg
0405.10.20.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.541/kg
0405.20 Dairy spreads:
Butter substitutes, whether in liquid or solid state:
Containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat:
0405.20.10.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 15.4¢/kg
0405.20.20.00 Described in additional U.S. note 14 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 15.4¢/kg
0405.20.30.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.996/kg
0405.20.40.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 13.1¢/kg
Other:
Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4:
0405.20.50.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 10%
0405.20.60.00 Described in additional U.S. note 10 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0405.20.70.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 70.4¢/kg + 8.5%
0405.20.80.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 6.4%
0405.90 Other:
0405.90.05 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
10%
0405.90.05.20 Anhydrous milk fat
kg 0405.90.05.40 Other
kg 0405.90.10 Described in additional U.S. note 14 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
10%
0405.90.10.20 Anhydrous milk fat
kg, kg cmsc 0405.90.10.40 Other
kg, kg cmsc 0405.90.20 Other
$1.865/kg + 8.5%
0405.90.20.20 Anhydrous milk fat
kg, kg cmsc 0405.90.20.40 Other
kg, kg cmsc 0406 Cheese and curd:
0406.10 Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd:
Chongos:
0406.10.02.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 10%
0406.10.04.00 Described in additional U.S.note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.10.08.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.509/kg
Other:
0406.10.12.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 10%
Other:
Blue-mold cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, blue-mold cheese:
0406.10.14.00 Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.10.18.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.269/kg
Cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese:
0406.10.24.00 Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.10.28.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.227/kg
American-type cheese, including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese (but not including Cheddar cheese), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such American-type cheese:
0406.10.34.00 Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.10.38.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.055/kg
Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and Gouda cheese:
0406.10.44.00 Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.10.48.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.803/kg
Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provol- one, Provoletti and Sbrinz); Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya), and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such Italian-type cheeses, whether or not in original loaves:
0406.10.54.00 Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.10.58.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.146/kg
Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation, Gruyere-process cheese and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, such cheeses:
0406.10.64.00 Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.10.68.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.386/kg
Other:
Cheese, and substitutes for cheese, containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat:
0406.10.74.00 Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.10.78.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.128/kg
Other cheese and substitutes for cheese (except cheese not containing cow's milk, and soft ripened cow's milk cheese):
0406.10.84.00 Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.10.88.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.509/kg
0406.10.95.00 Other
kg 8.5%
0406.20 Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds:
Blue-veined cheese:
0406.20.10.00 Roquefort cheese
kg 8%
0406.20.15.00 Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 17%
Other:
0406.20.22.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 20%
0406.20.24.00 Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 20%
0406.20.28.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.269/kg
Cheddar cheese:
0406.20.29.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 16%
0406.20.31 Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
16%
0406.20.31.10 Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements
kg, kg cmsc 0406.20.31.90 Other
kg, kg cmsc 0406.20.33.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.227/kg
Colby:
0406.20.34.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 20%
0406.20.36.00 Described in additional U.S.note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 20%
0406.20.39.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.055/kg
Edam and Gouda cheeses:
0406.20.43.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 15%
0406.20.44.00 Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 15%
0406.20.48.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.803/kg
Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya cheeses:
0406.20.49.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 15%
Other:
Made from cow's milk:
0406.20.51.00 Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 15%
0406.20.53.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.146/kg
0406.20.54.00 Other
kg 9.6%
Other, including mixtures of the above:
0406.20.55.00 Cheeses made from sheep's milk
kg 9.6%
0406.20.56.00 Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 10%
Other:
0406.20.57.00 Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses
kg 8.5%
Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese (except Roquefort):
0406.20.61.00 Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.20.63.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.269/kg
Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese:
0406.20.65.00 Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.20.67.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.227/kg
Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese but not including Cheddar):
0406.20.69.00 Described in additional U.S.note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.20.71.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.055/kg
Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese:
0406.20.73.00 Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.20.75.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.803/kg
Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) made from cow's milk:
0406.20.77.00 Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.20.79.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.146/kg
Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler, or Gruyere-process cheeses:
0406.20.81.00 Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.20.83.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.386/kg
Other:
Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat:
0406.20.85.00 Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.20.87.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.128/kg
Other:
Containing cow's milk:
0406.20.89.00 Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.20.91.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.509/kg
0406.20.95.00 Other
kg 8.5%
0406.30 Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered:
Blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort cheese:
0406.30.05.00 Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 17%
Other:
0406.30.12.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 20%
0406.30.14.00 Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 20%
0406.30.18.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.269/kg
Cheddar cheese:
0406.30.22.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 16%
0406.30.24.00 Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 16%
0406.30.28.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.227/kg
Colby cheese:
0406.30.32.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 20%
0406.30.34.00 Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 20%
0406.30.38.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.055/kg
Edam and Gouda cheeses:
0406.30.42.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 15%
0406.30.44.00 Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 15%
0406.30.48.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.803/kg
Gruyere-process cheese:
0406.30.49.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 6.4%
0406.30.51.00 Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 6.4%
0406.30.53.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.386/kg
Other, including mixtures of the above:
0406.30.55.00 Cheeses made from sheep's milk
kg 9.6%
0406.30.56.00 Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 10%
Other:
0406.30.57.00 Containing, or processed from, Bryndza, Gjetost, Gammelost, Nokkelost or Roquefort cheeses
kg 8.5%
Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese(except Roquefort):
0406.30.61.00 Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.30.63.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.269/kg
Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese:
0406.30.65.00 Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.30.67.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.227/kg
Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar):
0406.30.69.00 Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.30.71.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.055/kg
Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheeses:
0406.30.73.00 Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.30.75.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.803/kg
Containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses (Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya):
0406.30.77.00 Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.30.79.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.146/kg
Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheeses:
0406.30.81.00 Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.30.83.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.386/kg
Other:
Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat:
0406.30.85.00 Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.30.87.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.128/kg
Other:
Containing cow's milk:
0406.30.89.00 Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.30.91.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.509/kg
0406.30.95.00 Other
kg 8.5%
0406.40 Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti :
Roquefort:
0406.40.20.00 In original loaves
kg 2.7%
0406.40.40.00 Other
kg 4.5%
Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions:
0406.40.44.00 In original loaves
kg, kg cmsc 12.8%
0406.40.48.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 17%
Other:
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions:
0406.40.51.00 In original loaves
kg 15%
0406.40.52.00 Other
kg 20%
Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions:
0406.40.54.00 In original loaves
kg, kg cmsc 15%
0406.40.58.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 20%
0406.40.70.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.269/kg
0406.90 Other cheese:
0406.90.05.00 Bryndza cheese
kg 7.2%
Cheddar cheese:
0406.90.06.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 12%
0406.90.08 Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
12%
0406.90.08.10 Produced in Canada and not subject to licensing requirements
kg, kg cmsc 0406.90.08.90 Other
kg, kg cmsc 0406.90.12.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.227/kg
Edam and Gouda cheeses:
0406.90.14.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 15%
0406.90.16.00 Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 15%
0406.90.18.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.803/kg
Gjetost cheeses:
0406.90.20.00 Made from goat's milk whey or from whey obtained from a mixture of goat's milk and not more than 20 percent by weight of cow's milk
kg 4.2%
0406.90.25.00 Other
kg 8.5%
Goya cheese:
0406.90.28.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 25%
Other:
Made from cow's milk and not in original loaves:
0406.90.31.00 Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 25%
0406.90.32.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.146/kg
0406.90.33.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 21.3%
Sbrinz cheese:
0406.90.34.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 19%
Other:
Made from cow's milk:
0406.90.36.00 Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 19%
0406.90.37.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.146/kg
0406.90.38.00 Other
kg 12.2%
Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone and Provoletti cheeses:
0406.90.39.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 15%
Other:
Made from cow's milk:
0406.90.41.00 Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 15%
0406.90.42.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.146/kg
0406.90.43.00 Other
kg 9.6%
Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation:
0406.90.44.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 6.4%
0406.90.46.00 Described in additional U.S. note 25 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 6.4%
0406.90.48.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.877/kg
0406.90.49.00 Gammelost and Nokkelost cheeses
kg, kg cmsc 5.4%
Colby cheese:
0406.90.51.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg 20%
0406.90.52.00 Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 20%
0406.90.54.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.055/kg
Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above:
Cheeses made from sheep's milk:
0406.90.56.00 In original loaves and suitable for grating
kg Free
0406.90.57.00 Pecorino, in original loaves, not suitable for grating
kg Free
0406.90.59.00 Other
kg 9.6%
Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (including mixtures):
0406.90.61.00 Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, all the foregoing made from cow's milk
kg 7.5%
0406.90.63.00 Other
kg 10%
Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63):
Containing Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz or Goya, all the foregoing made from cow's milk:
0406.90.66.00 Described in additional U.S. note 21 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 7.5%
0406.90.68.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.146/kg
Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese:
0406.90.72.00 Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.90.74.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $2.269/kg
Containing, or processed from, Cheddar cheese:
0406.90.76.00 Described in additional U.S. note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.90.78.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.227/kg
Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar):
0406.90.82.00 Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.90.84.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.055/kg
Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese:
0406.90.86.00 Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.90.88.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.803/kg
Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler or Gruyere-process cheese:
0406.90.90.00 Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.90.92.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.386/kg
Other:
Containing 0.5 percent or less by weight of butterfat:
0406.90.93.00 Described in additional U.S. note 23 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.90.94.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.128/kg
Other:
Containing cow's milk (except soft- ripened cow's milk cheese):
0406.90.95.00 Described in additional U.S. note 16 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
kg, kg cmsc 10%
0406.90.97.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc $1.509/kg
0406.90.99.00 Other
kg, kg cmsc 8.5%
0407 Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked:
Fertilized eggs for incubation:
0407.11.00.00 Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus
doz. 2.8¢/doz.
0407.19.00.00 Other
doz. 2.8¢/doz.
Other fresh eggs:
0407.21.00 Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus
2.8¢/doz.
0407.21.00.30 Fresh table eggs (consumer grades)
doz. 0407.21.00.90 Other
doz. 0407.29.00.00 Other
doz. 2.8¢/doz.
0407.90.00.00 Other
doz. 2.8¢/doz.
0408 Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, molded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:
Egg yolks:
0408.11.00.00 Dried
kg 47.6¢/kg
0408.19.00.00 Other
kg 9.7¢/kg
Other:
0408.91.00.00 Dried
kg 47.6¢/kg
0408.99.00.00 Other
kg 9.7¢/kg
0409.00.00 Natural honey
1.9¢/kg
0409.00.00.05 Certified Organic
kg Other:
0409.00.00.10 Comb honey and honey packaged for retail sale
kg Other:
0409.00.00.35 White or lighter
kg 0409.00.00.45 Extra light amber
kg 0409.00.00.56 Light amber
kg 0409.00.00.65 Amber or darker
kg 0410 Insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included:
0410.10.00.00 Insects
kg 1.1%
0410.90.00.00 Other
kg 1.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does HTS Chapter 4 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 4 covers Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included. It contains 435 individual tariff classifications, of which 259 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section I (Live Animals; Animal Products).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 4? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 4 is 12.3%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 25%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 4? ▼
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