U.S. exports of Milk-Derived Fats and Oils (Other) (HS 040590) totaled $7.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Milk-Derived Fats and Oils (Other) paid $368K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.17% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Milk-Derived Fats and Oils (Other) imports of $1.5M in August 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAnhydrous milk fat (AMF) is the commercially dominant product in this residual heading, prized by confectionery, bakery, and recombined-dairy manufacturers for its extended shelf life and concentrated butterfat content. The US schedule separates AMF from other milk-derived fats and further distinguishes TRQ-eligible quantities (Additional US Note 14 to Chapter 4) across lines 0405901020, 0405901040, 0405902020, and 0405902040. Mexico and Canada are the leading suppliers, with New Zealand also a significant source given its large AMF export capacity. Dairy food admissibility requirements apply; importers are advised to consult a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency before entry.
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AMF is a further-processed dairy fat product from which virtually all water and milk solids have been removed, yielding a product that is typically 99.8% or more pure butterfat. This distinguishes it from butter (heading 0405.10), which retains water and milk solids. AMF is specifically named in the US tariff schedule under heading 0405.90 and is subject to its own TRQ lines referencing Additional US Note 14.
Confectionery manufacturers use AMF for chocolate and caramel production due to its flavor stability and high smoke point. Recombined dairy processors blend it with skim milk powder to produce butter or cream in markets where fresh dairy is scarce. Bakery and food-service operators also use it as a shelf-stable alternative to fresh cream. These industrial applications make this heading distinct from consumer-facing butter trade.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 0405
Subheading 040590 · $7.8M of $41.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0405902020 | Anhydrous Milk Fat, NESOI | $753K | 34.48% | 100.00% | $260K |
| 0405901020 | Anhydrous Milk Fat, See Additional US Note 14(Ch.4) | $389K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0405901040 | Fats and Oils Derived From Milk, U S Note 14, NESOI | $198K | 20.92% | 100.00% | $42K |
| 0405902040 | Fats and Oils Derived From Milk, NESOI | $183K | 36.62% | 100.00% | $67K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0405900000 | Fats and Oils Derived From Milk, NESOI | $7.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $22.4M of Milk-Derived Fats and Oils (Other) and exported $113.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 61% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
25.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.17% of imports for consumption.