Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads
HS heading 04.05 covers Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. Within Chapter 04 it splits into 3 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $317.8M
- Share of Chapter 04
- 41.6%
- Rank in its chapter
- #1 of 10
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 04.05 covers Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with dairy produce — into 3 duty lines shown below. India is the world's largest milk producer and exports milk powder, ghee, casein and natural honey to Gulf and Asian markets. India exported $317.8M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 41.6% of all Chapter 04 exports, ranking #1 of 10 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
04.05 is the four-digit HS heading for butter and other fats and oils derived from milk. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many live animals & animal products lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 04.05
The Harmonised System breaks Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads into these 3 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Top destinations for Chapter 04 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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