About HS Code 040510
This HS code specifically covers butter, a fundamental dairy product derived from milk, traded globally in various forms. Butter is a staple in cuisines worldwide and a crucial ingredient in the food industry, particularly in baking, confectionery, and processed foods. Major exporters are typically countries with large dairy herds and efficient butter production facilities, such as New Zealand, the EU (especially Ireland, Netherlands, France), and the USA. Importers include nations with insufficient domestic butter production, those seeking specific quality or flavor profiles, or countries with high demand for fat in their food industries, such as China, Russia, and various Middle Eastern countries. Key factors in this trade include fat content, moisture levels, salt content (salted vs. unsalted), packaging formats (blocks, tubs), and compliance with international food safety and quality standards. The global butter market is influenced by dairy commodity prices, consumer preferences for natural fats, and seasonal production cycles.
Products Under This Code
Unsalted butter, Salted butter, Clarified butter (ghee), Butter oil, Butter blends (high butter content), Cultured butter, European-style butter, Whipped butter
Real World Examples
Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, Anchor Butter, Lurpak Butter, Land O'Lakes Butter, President Butter
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 040520 (dairy spreads) if the product is a butter blend with significant non-dairy fats, or with 040590 (other fats and oils derived from milk) if it's a highly processed milk fat product not traditionally considered butter.
Products Classified Under 0405.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
New Zealand, the EU, and the USA are major exporters, with China, Russia, and Middle Eastern countries being significant importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 040510?
HS code 040510 covers: Dairy produce; derived from milk, butter. This HS code specifically covers butter, a fundamental dairy product derived from milk, traded globally in various forms. Butter is a staple in cuisines worldwide and a crucial ingredient in the food industry, particularly in baking, confectionery, and processed foods. Major exporters are typically countries with large dairy herds and efficient butter production facilities, such as New Zealand, the EU (especially Ireland, Netherlands, France), and the USA. Importers include nations with insufficient domestic butter production, those seeking specific quality or flavor profiles, or countries with high demand for fat in their food industries, such as China, Russia, and various Middle Eastern countries. Key factors in this trade include fat content, moisture levels, salt content (salted vs. unsalted), packaging formats (blocks, tubs), and compliance with international food safety and quality standards. The global butter market is influenced by dairy commodity prices, consumer preferences for natural fats, and seasonal production cycles.
What products fall under HS code 040510?
Unsalted butter, Salted butter, Clarified butter (ghee), Butter oil, Butter blends (high butter content), Cultured butter, European-style butter, Whipped butter
What are common misclassifications for HS code 040510?
This code can be confused with 040520 (dairy spreads) if the product is a butter blend with significant non-dairy fats, or with 040590 (other fats and oils derived from milk) if it's a highly processed milk fat product not traditionally considered butter.
How is HS code 040510 structured?
HS code 040510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (04) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.