Rancid Butter for Rendering
Aged rancid butter used in industrial fat rendering, meeting chapter 0405(a) definition including rancid forms. Classified HTS 0405.90.05.40 as 'other' dairy fat under quota provisions, not standard consumer butter.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh/salted consumer-grade rancid butter
Fresh butter forms (even rancid) may qualify for primary butter subheading
If after complete rendering to pure animal fat
Rendered fats lose dairy-specific classification
If used as animal feed ingredient
End-use determines shift to prepared animal feeds
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include industrial end-use declaration; test for allowable lactic cultures per chapter note; quota license essential before calendar year limits reached
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Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Oil
Pure anhydrous milkfat extracted from cow's milk, containing over 99% milkfat with minimal water and solids, used in food manufacturing. Classified under HTS 0405.90.05.40 as 'other' dairy fats derived from milk under general note 15 provisions for butter substitutes exceeding 45% butterfat. Meets chapter 4 definition for butter-derived products but exceeds standard butter moisture limits.
Ghee Clarified Butterfat
Traditional clarified butter made by simmering butter to remove water and milk solids, resulting in nearly pure milkfat. Falls under HTS 0405.90.05.40 as 'other' per subheading note excluding ghee from 0405.10 butter definition, entered pursuant to general note 15 quota provisions.
Dehydrated Butter Powder 80% Fat
Spray-dried butter with 80% milkfat content, dehydrated to remove water content exceeding standard butter limits. Classified in HTS 0405.90.05.40 as 'other' milk-derived fats under general note 15, distinct from fresh butter in 0405.10 per chapter notes.
Milkfat Fraction High Oleic
Fractionated milkfat enriched for high oleic acid content through physical separation, maintaining >45% total milkfat. HTS 0405.90.05.40 applies as 'other' dairy fat under general note 15 quota, distinguished from unmodified butter by processing.
Butter Oil for Confectionery
Refined butter oil standardized at 99.8% milkfat for chocolate and confectionery production. Enters under HTS 0405.90.05.40 as 'other' pursuant to general note 15 quota for high-butterfat dairy products exceeding standard butter specs.
Spray-Dried Whey Butterfat Blend
Dehydrated blend of whey butter and milkfat meeting >45% fat threshold for quota entry. HTS 0405.90.05.40 covers as 'other' under general note 15, per chapter 0405(a) including whey butter derivatives.