New Zealand HS Code

HS Code 040520: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads : Dairy spreads in New Zealand

Q: What is HS code 040520 in New Zealand?

HS code 040520 covers Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads : Dairy spreads in New Zealand. It sits in Chapter 04 (Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included), Heading 0405 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-NZ.

Q: Is HS code 040520 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 040520 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. New Zealand extends it under HS-NZ.

Q: What system does New Zealand use to classify HS code 040520?

New Zealand classifies products under the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (HS-NZ; locally Working Tariff Document), which extends HS codes to 11 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 040520 in New Zealand?

The official source is https://www.customs.govt.nz/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 040520 in New Zealand

Under New Zealand's Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (Working Tariff Document), HS Code 040520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads : Dairy spreads. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; New Zealand extends classifications to 11 digits under its national tariff system. 040520 belongs to Section I: Live animals; animal products, Chapter 04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, Heading 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.

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Classification Path of HS Code 040520 in New Zealand

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 04

Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 0405

Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads

HS Code 040520

Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads : Dairy spreads

HS Code 04052000

Dairy spreads of a fat content, by weight, of >= 39% but < 80%

New Zealand Tariff Classification: Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (HS-NZ)

In New Zealand, HS 040520 is classified under the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (Working Tariff Document) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (HS-NZ)

Local name Working Tariff Document

Digits 11

Official source https://www.customs.govt.nz/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 0405

Top New Zealand import Product Under HS Code 0405

1 040590: Other $3.3M 2 040510: Butter $3.2M 3 040520: Dairy spreads $373.5K

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Top New Zealand export Product Under HS Code 0405

1 040510: Butter $2.2B 2 040590: Other $1.3B 3 040520: Dairy spreads $28.0M

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Related HS Code to New Zealand Dairy Spreads (040520)

HS Code 04052000

Dairy spreads of a fat content, by weight, of >= 39% but < 80%

HS Code 040510

Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads : Butter

HS Code 040590

Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads : Other

HS Code 040110

Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1 %

HS Code 040120

Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1 % but not exceeding 6 %

HS Code 040140

Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6 % but not exceeding 10 %

HS Code 040150

Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 %

HS Code 040210

Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1,5 %

HS Code 040221

Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1,5 % : Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 040229

Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter : In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1,5 % : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 040520 in New Zealand?

HS code 040520 covers Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads : Dairy spreads in New Zealand. It sits in Chapter 04 (Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included), Heading 0405 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-NZ.

Is HS code 040520 the same across all countries?

What system does New Zealand use to classify HS code 040520?

Where can I officially look up HS code 040520 in New Zealand?