HS Code 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads

Q: Is HS code 0405 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 0405 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 0405 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 0405?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 0405.

What is HS Code 0405

HS Code 0405 covers Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 04 (Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included), Section I. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads Cover?

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 040510

Dairy produce; derived from milk, butter

HS Code 040520

Dairy produce; dairy spreads

HS Code 040590

Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads)

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What HS Codes for Dairy, Eggs and Honey Do Not Cover

Chapter 04 covers dairy produce, birds' eggs, natural honey, and edible products of animal origin. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Soya milk and other plant-based "milks"

heading 2202 or Chapter 20

Ice cream

heading 2105

Casein, lactose, and milk-derived chemicals

Chapter 35 or 17

Whey protein powders marketed as supplements

heading 2106

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Butter and Dairy Spreads HS 0405

HS Code 040510

Dairy produce; derived from milk, butter

HS Code 040520

Dairy produce; dairy spreads

HS Code 040590

Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads)

HS Code 0401

Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 0402

Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 0403

Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa.

HS Code 0404

Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 0406

Cheese and curd

HS Code 0407

Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked

HS Code 0408

Birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 0405?

HS code 0405 covers Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads, a heading within Chapter 04 (Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 0405 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 0405 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 0405?