This commodity is primarily purchased by food manufacturers, bakeries, and confectionery producers who require a neutral‑tasting fat for pastries, spreads, and dairy‑based formulations.
HSN code 04051000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Butter Free (HSN 04051000) denotes pasteurised, unsalted butter that has not been subjected to any further flavoring or additive processes, typically graded by fat content and moisture levels.
Because the product is highly perishable, shipments are normally packed in insulated refrigerated containers with temperature monitoring, and the exporter must provide a phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin; it can be sent abroad without a specific export licence.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 0405)
- 0405(a) the term ""butter"" means natural butter, whey butter or recombined butter (fresh, salted or rancid, including canned butter) derived exclusively from milk, with a milkfat content of 80% or more but not more than 95% by weight, a maximum milk solids-not-fat content of 2% by weight and a maximumFree
- 04052000Dairy spreads FreeFree
- 040590OtherFree
- 04059010Butter Oil FreeFree
- 04059020Ghee FreeFree
- 04059090Other FreeFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 04051000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 04051000 is used for trading plain, unsalted butter that is ready for direct incorporation into food production.
HSN 04051000 falls under Chapter 04 and Heading 0405 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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