HS Code 040520
Dairy spreads
Official description: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads : Dairy spreads
Also searched as: dairy spread, spreadable butter, butter blend
Classification
How 040520 breaks down
Dairy produce; eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin
Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads
Dairy spreads
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 040520?
Buyers sourcing dairy spreads from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 040520 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 040520
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 040520 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 0405
Other HS codes under 0405
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads". If 040520 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 040520: common questions
What is HS code 040520?
HS code 040520 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads : Dairy spreads". The first two digits (04) are the chapter — Dairy produce; eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin — and digits 3-4 (0405) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 040520?
Common products classified under 040520 include dairy spread, spreadable butter, butter blend and similar items matching dairy spreads. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 040520?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 040520 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (040520) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 04
Explore Dairy produce; eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin
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