GCC reference snapshot collected March 2026. Current national application has not been verified. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

United Arab Emirates Customs Tariff for HS Code 040640100000

- - - Blue-veined cheese

- - - أجبان ذات عروق زرقاء

Dubai Customs published reference

Schedule duty or measure: 5 %.

source checked .

Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 712.

Products listed under this code (1 source entries)
  • Blue-veined cheese

Dubai Customs published reference (HSCodeMaster v3.3), not a consolidated current UAE-wide duty. The workbook supplies no line-level effective date. National exceptions, preferential origin, trade remedies, VAT, excise and import permissions are not determined here. The 12-digit transition depends on the declaration flow; Notice 02/2026 continues Phase 1 flexibility for 8-digit codes.

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Direct HS code answer for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates HS Code 040640100000: 5 %

The cited published schedule reports 5 % for - - - Blue-veined cheese.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

Customs tariff summary

Country
United Arab Emirates
HS / tariff code
040640100000
Description
- - - Blue-veined cheese
Chapter
04 —
Heading
0406
Subheading
040640
Reference duty value
5 %
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 712

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
040640100000
Chapter
04 —
Heading
0406
Subheading
040640

Compare HS code 040640100000 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Related HS Codes (Heading 0406)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
040610100000- - - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese full fat not salted5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040610200000- - - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese full fat salted5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040610300000- - - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese low-fat not salted5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040610400000- - - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese low-fat salted5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040610500000- - - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese fat-free not salted5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040610600000- - - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese fat-free salted5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040610700000- - - - Fresh (creamy) cheese, not fermented6 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
040620000001Grated Cheese, of all kinds5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040620000004Powdered Cheese, of all kinds5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040630000001Processed cheese in Pieces, not grated or powdered5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040630000002Processed melted Cheese, not grated or powdered5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040630000010Processed cheese in Slices, not grated or powdered5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040630009999Other of processed cheese, not grated or powdered5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040640900000- - - Other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040690100000- - - Fresh fermented cream cheese5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040690210000- - - - Medium hard and hard cheddar cheese5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040690220000- - - - Medium hard and hard Gouda cheese5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040690230000- - - - Medium hard and hard Gruyere cheese5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040690240000- - - - Medium hard and hard Parmesan cheese5 %Dubai Customs published reference
040690250000- - - - Medium hard and hard romano cheese5 %Dubai Customs published reference

Data source: Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3 reference; national exceptions and declaration rules require confirmation. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.