Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk — HTS 0405
Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads
Chapter 04 › Heading 0405
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0405 is a four-digit product category for butter and other fats or oils derived from milk, plus dairy spreads. It groups products by their basic dairy identity and composition, rather than by brand, packaging, or intended customer.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTS code, start with the product’s physical form and ingredients. The more detailed subheadings may distinguish butter from other milk fats, or identify dairy spreads and related product types. Review the product’s composition, manufacturing process, and labeling, then follow the applicable subheading descriptions and any relevant legal notes. The final classification can depend on technical facts, so a customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for unusual products.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is principally a milk-derived fat, oil, butter, or dairy spread before using heading 0405.
- Check the product’s ingredients, milk-fat content, moisture or other composition details, and manufacturing process against the subheading requirements.
- Determine whether the item is ordinary butter, another milk fat or oil, or a dairy spread; do not classify only by its marketing name.
- Read the complete eight-digit HTS description, including units, exclusions, and chapter or section notes, and compare it with the product’s commercial documents.
- Keep a specification sheet, ingredient statement, product label, and—when needed—laboratory or supplier evidence supporting the classification.
HTS heading 0405 summary
Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0405.10 | Butter |
| 0405.20 | Dairy spreads |
| 0405.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0405?
Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.