Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads
In plain English
This heading covers dairy products, bird eggs, natural honey, and other edible items from animals. It specifically includes butter, various fats and oils from milk, and dairy spreads. The categories separate these goods into butter, dairy spreads, and other milk-derived fats and oils that are not butter or spreads.
6-digit subheadings (3)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 04 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Infant formula: classifies under Chapter 19 (1901.10), not Chapter 04. Ice cream: Chapter 21 (2105). Processed cheese products with < 60% cheese content may fall in Chapter 21.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 04
- 0401 — Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other …
- 0402 — Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweete…
- 0403 — Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented…
- 0404 — Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or …
- 0406 — Cheese and curd
- 0407 — Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked
- 0408 — Birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming…
- 0409 — Honey; natural
- 0410 — Animal products; insects and other edible products of animal origin, n…