Ghee Clarified Butterfat
Ghee is clarified butter with high milkfat content (typically 99%), obtained by removing water and milk solids from butter, used in cooking. Classified under HTS 0405.90.10 as it qualifies as a butter substitute over 45% butterfat per U.S. note 14, entered via quota provisions with import licensing.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If under 45% butterfat dairy spread
Lower fat content products are dairy spreads in 0405.20; only higher fat substitutes enter note 14 quota subheadings like 0405.90.10.
If not meeting note 14 butter substitute criteria
Other dairy fats/oils not qualifying for the specific quota are in 0405.90.20, without license requirements but potentially higher duties.
If dehydrated with added ingredients
Dehydrated butter with carbohydrates or other additions exceeds pure dairy fat definition, moving to prepared food products in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm anhydrous fat content via certificate of analysis for quota eligibility; secure import license from USDA before entry; declare exact milkfat percentage to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0405.90.10
Anhydrous Milkfat Butter Oil
Anhydrous milkfat, also known as butter oil, is a concentrated dairy fat product with over 99% milkfat content, derived from butter or cream. It falls under HTS 0405.90.10 as a butter substitute containing over 45% butterfat, specifically entered under the quantitative limitations of additional U.S. note 14, requiring import licenses from the USDA.
Dehydrated Butter Powder
Dehydrated butter is spray-dried butter with over 45% milkfat, used in baking and confectionery. It enters HTS 0405.90.10 pursuant to U.S. note 14 provisions for butter substitutes, subject to annual quota and USDA licensing due to high butterfat content.
Butter Oil for Confectionery
High-purity butter oil with 99.8% milkfat, specifically fractionated for chocolate and candy production. HTS 0405.90.10 applies as a butter substitute over 45% fat entered under U.S. note 14 quota, requiring licenses for controlled dairy fat imports.
High-Fat Anhydrous Butterfat
Anhydrous butterfat extracted via centrifugation, containing 99.5% milkfat for bakery emulsions. Classified in HTS 0405.90.10 under U.S. note 14 for butter substitutes >45% fat, with strict quota and licensing to protect domestic dairy.
Spray-Dried Butterfat Granules
Spray-dried granules of butterfat with 80%+ milkfat for instant baking mixes. Enters HTS 0405.90.10 as per U.S. note 14 for quota-controlled butter substitutes, necessitating USDA import licenses.
Fractionated Milkfat for Ice Cream
Fractionated milkfat (butterfat fractions) with 50-70% fat for ice cream bases, derived from milk. HTS 0405.90.10 covers it as a note 14 butter substitute, with import limits and licensing.