HS Code 040590: Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads)

Q: Is HS code 040590 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 040590 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 040590 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 040590?

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 040590.

What is HS Code 040590

HS Code 040590 covers Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads). It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · 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. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

Explore global 2026 latest import export trade data and shipment records for Other Milk Fats and Oils on TradeInt global trade data platform

What does HS Code 040590 Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or 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 040590

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

Click any HS code above to see live 2026 latest Other Milk Fats and Oils trade data including exporters, importers, and shipment volumes.

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.

Top Trading Countries for Other Milk Fats and Oils HS 040590

Mexico

Key Importer & Exporter

United States of America

Key Importer & Exporter

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 040590?

HS code 040590 covers Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads) under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 04 (Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included), Heading 0405, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 040590 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 040590 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 040590?