Cheese and curd are classified in HS heading 0406; other dairy — milk, cream, butter, yoghurt — sits across Chapter 4 with subheadings driven by fat content and processing.
Where it sits in the tariff
Cheese and dairy is generally classified in Chapter 4 — dairy, eggs and honey. The exact 8–10 digit commodity code depends on the detail below — so always confirm against the actual product.
What changes the code
- Cheese type and processing (fresh, grated, processed, blue-veined) split heading 0406.
- Milk and cream are classified by fat content and whether concentrated/sweetened (0401–0402).
- Butter and dairy spreads sit in 0405.
- Dairy is sensitive to thresholds (milk-fat percentages) that move the code and the duty.
Typical Cheese And Dairy HS codes
| Product | Typical HS heading | Indicative UK duty |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese (most types) | 0406 90 | Varies (UKGT) |
| Fresh cheese / curd | 0406 10 | Varies |
| Processed cheese | 0406 30 | Varies |
| Butter | 0405 10 | Varies |
Headings and duty rates are indicative only and change — always confirm the full 10-digit commodity code and current rate in the UK Trade Tariff or with TTVerified.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Most cheese is in heading 0406; the subheading depends on type and processing.
Milk-fat and composition thresholds can move products between subheadings and change the duty.