Ghee Clarified Butterfat
Traditional clarified butter made by simmering butter to remove water and milk solids, resulting in nearly pure milkfat over 99% concentration. Falls under HTS 0405.90.10.40 as 'other' dairy fat entered under U.S. note 14 quota for butter substitutes over 45% butterfat. Excluded from 0405.10 butter definition per subheading note.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dehydrated butter not meeting note 14 quota specs
Dehydrated butter/ghee specifically excluded from 0405.10 per subheading note, moves to general 0405.90
If packaged as flavored cooking fat
Added flavors/spices constitute preparation beyond simple dairy fat, requiring 21xx classification
If dried cream rather than butter-derived
Cream-derived fats follow 0403 cream headings rather than 0405 butter/dairy spread provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm anhydrous fat content >99% and origin eligibility for quota; provide processing documentation showing removal of water/non-fats; check for lactic cultures which may affect classification
Related Products under HTS 0405.90.10.40
Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Oil
Pure anhydrous milkfat extracted from cow's milk, containing over 99% milkfat with minimal water and non-fat solids, used in food manufacturing. Classified under HTS 0405.90.10.40 as a butter substitute containing over 45% butterfat, entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 14 quota provisions. Meets chapter note definition for butter-derived products but as concentrated oil form.
Milkfat Butter Base 90%
Concentrated butterfat fraction at 90% milkfat used as base for ice cream and confectionery production. HTS 0405.90.10.40 applies as butter substitute >45% milkfat under quota provisions of U.S. note 14. Exceeds dairy spread milkfat minimum but doesn't meet exact butter specs.
Butterfat Fraction 82% Concentrate
Industrial butterfat concentrate at 82% milkfat for bakery and chocolate applications, derived via fractionation. Classifies in HTS 0405.90.10.40 as quota-eligible butter substitute per U.S. note 14. Just exceeds dairy spread threshold but below butter's 80-95% range with specs.
Dehydrated Butter Oil 99% Fat
Spray-dried butter oil with 99% milkfat content for extended shelf life in baking mixes. HTS 0405.90.10.40 as other dairy fat under U.S. note 14 quota; specifically excluded from 0405.10 per subheading note on dehydrated butter.
High-Fat Butter Anhydride 95%
95% milkfat butter anhydride produced by advanced dehydration for confectionery use. Fits HTS 0405.90.10.40 quota category for >45% butterfat substitutes per U.S. note 14. Technical edge of butter definition but processed form excludes from 0405.10.
Confectioner's Butterfat 88%
88% milkfat specifically refined for chocolate manufacturers, low moisture for stability. HTS 0405.90.10.40 classification as quota butter substitute; industrial purity exceeds retail butter standards.