Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed)
HS subheading 0406.40 identifies Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed) — a six-digit classification under Chapter 04 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $251K
- Rank in its heading
- #5 of 5
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 0406.40 covers Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed). It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India is the world's largest milk producer and exports milk powder, ghee, casein and natural honey to Gulf and Asian markets. India exported $251K under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #5 of 5 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
0406.40 is the six-digit HS subheading for dairy produce. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many live animals & animal products lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 04 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
More codes in Cheese and curd
Jump to the other codes classified under 04.06 — hover a code for its description.
Working out import duty for HS 0406.40 into your market? See full duty context and India-vs-rivals comparisons in our India comparison guides and export resource hub.
Indian exporters in this category
Established export houses with relevant HS focus. Listings are compiled from public records — run your own due diligence.
Browse the full exporter directory →Source goods under HS 0406.40 directly from India.
We handle sourcing, QC, freight and documentation end-to-end. You stay focused on growing the brand.