Food-Grade Anhydrous Butter Oil
High-purity anhydrous milk fat standardized at 99.5% milkfat for use in ice cream bases and bakery fillings. Classified under HTS 0405.90.20.20 due to its anhydrous form and exclusive derivation from milk, aligning with heading 0405 definitions excluding added emulsifiers. It provides superior flavor stability in frozen desserts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dehydrated but not fully anhydrous
Dehydrated butter or ghee without 99%+ anhydrous milkfat purity falls under other milk-derived fats.
If low butterfat versions used in cheese substitutes
Anhydrous fat with ≤0.5% butterfat in processed cheese products moves to Chapter 19 preparations.
If when dried and containing added sugar
Dried cream/fat mixtures with sweeteners exceed anhydrous milk fat purity and enter under dried dairy quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin excludes Mexico due to quota prohibitions; use FDA prior notice for food-grade imports
• Include Certificate of Analysis showing anhydrous status and milkfat purity to prevent disputes
• Watch for misdeclaration as ghee, which is excluded from 0405.10 butter definition
Related Products under HTS 0405.90.20.20
Anhydrous Milk Fat 99.8% Butter Oil
Pure anhydrous milk fat extracted from cow's milk with 99.8% milkfat content, used primarily in chocolate confectionery manufacturing. It qualifies under HTS 0405.90.20.20 as anhydrous milk fat derived exclusively from milk, meeting the chapter's criteria for milk-derived fats without added emulsifiers. This product is essential for providing creamy texture and flavor in high-end chocolates.
Spray-Dried Anhydrous Milk Fat Powder
Spray-dried form of anhydrous milk fat encapsulated at 99% purity for instant bakery mixes. Meets HTS 0405.90.20.20 as anhydrous milk fat despite powder form, derived purely from milk per chapter notes. Enhances mix stability without clumping.
High-Clarity Anhydrous Milkfat
Fractionated high-clarity anhydrous milkfat (99.8%) for clear confectionery glazes and coatings. Under HTS 0405.90.20.20 as premium anhydrous milk fat from milk, valued for transparency in applications. Ideal for hard candies and panned chocolates.
Kosher Anhydrous Milk Fat
Kosher-certified anhydrous milk fat at 99.7% for pareve food manufacturing. Fits HTS 0405.90.20.20 precisely as milk-derived anhydrous fat; kosher status supplementary. Used in kosher chocolates and baked goods.
Fractionated Anhydrous Butterfat
Beta-crystallized fractionated anhydrous butterfat for low-trans fat spreads. HTS 0405.90.20.20 applies as anhydrous milk fat; fractionation doesn't add prohibited substances. Improves spreadability in reduced-fat products.
Pharma-Grade Anhydrous Milkfat
Pharmaceutical-grade anhydrous milk fat at 99.9% purity, used as an excipient in tablet coatings and suppositories. It meets HTS 0405.90.20.20 criteria as pure milk-derived anhydrous fat without non-milk additives, per chapter notes excluding modified products. Ideal for hypoallergenic drug formulations.