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HSChapter 04
U.S. imports of butter (HS 040510) totaled $70.4M in April 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Butter paid $20.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 30% on $69.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Butter imports of $70.4M in April 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $54.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTariff-rate quota treatment governs most commercial butter imports into the US, with the schedule splitting entries across three 10-digit lines: 0405100000, 0405101000 (subject to Additional US Note 6 to Chapter 4), and 0405102000 for residual quantities. New Zealand and Ireland are the dominant suppliers, reflecting the competitive cost structure of grass-fed dairy systems in both countries, while France rounds out the top three with premium cultured-butter products. All imported butter must clear FDA oversight as a dairy food and is subject to standard dairy admissibility requirements at the port of entry.
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Butter imports are split between in-quota and over-quota tariff lines. Shipments qualifying under Additional US Note 6 to Chapter 4 enter at the in-quota rate (0405101000), while quantities exceeding the TRQ threshold fall under the NESOI line (0405102000), which carries a significantly higher over-quota duty. Importers must track quota fill levels and obtain any required import licenses before shipment.
Commercial butter imports generally require a customs entry, a certificate of origin, and compliance with FDA food facility registration requirements. For TRQ-eligible shipments, an import license or permit issued under the relevant quota administration program is also required. Working with a licensed customs broker familiar with Chapter 4 dairy quotas is strongly advised given the complexity of the additional US notes.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRELAND | $38.2M | -- | -$38.2M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $23.0M | -- | -$23.0M |
| CANADA | $255K | $12.0M | +$11.7M |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $8.7M | +$8.7M |
| FRANCE | $4.6M | -- | -$4.6M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0405102000 | BUTTER, NESOI | $63.6M | 32.06% | $20.3M |
| 0405101000 | BUTTER, SEE ADDITIONAL U.S. NOTE 6 TO THIS CHAPTER | $6.8M | 10.57% | $606K |
BUTTER, NESOI
BUTTER, SEE ADDITIONAL U.S. NOTE 6 TO THIS CHAPTER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0405100000 | BUTTER | $47.3M |
BUTTER
9.8M kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $19.9M | $16.7M | -$3.3M |
| Pennsylvania | $18.6M | $30K | -$18.6M |
| South Carolina | $10.9M | -- | -$10.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $9.1M | $11.6M | +$2.5M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $14.5M | -- | -$14.5M |
| CHESTER, PA | $12.0M | -- | -$12.0M |