Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads (HS 040520)
Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads (HS 040520) has 2,399 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads is WILD BULL SERVICES INC, with 473 shipments, followed by COSTCO WHOLESALES CORP and ESTI FOODS LLC. The leading supplier is WESTLAND DAIRY CO LTD, with 472 shipments, followed by ART FURNITURE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD and IFANTIS A. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and NEW ZEALAND, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads (HS 040520), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is WESTLAND DAIRY CO LTD → WILD BULL SERVICES INC with 472 shipments, followed by ART FURNITURE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD → COSTCO WHOLESALES CORP (212) and IFANTIS A → ESTI FOODS LLC (134).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| WILD BULL SERVICES INC | 473 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALES CORP | 220 |
| ESTI FOODS LLC | 138 |
| CARLO GAVAZZI INC | 102 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE CANADA LTD | 60 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| WESTLAND DAIRY CO LTD | 472 |
| ART FURNITURE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 414 |
| IFANTIS A | 134 |
| CARLO GAVAZZI AUTOMATION K USA N CO LTD | 87 |
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 85 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 779 |
| NEW ZEALAND | 475 |
| NORWAY | 276 |
| VIET NAM | 183 |
| GREECE | 152 |
| TAIWAN | 70 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 65 |
| JAPAN | 40 |
| INDIA | 35 |
| BELGIUM | 29 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 492 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 461 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 406 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 163 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 155 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 109 |
| TACOMA, WA | 109 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 92 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 87 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 71 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 040520 — Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads
Who imports Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads (HS 040520)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads include WILD BULL SERVICES INC, COSTCO WHOLESALES CORP, ESTI FOODS LLC, CARLO GAVAZZI INC, and COSTCO WHOLESALE CANADA LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads?
WILD BULL SERVICES INC is the largest U.S. importer of Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads (HS 040520), with 473 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads?
Leading suppliers shipping Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads (HS 040520) to the U.S. include WESTLAND DAIRY CO LTD, ART FURNITURE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, IFANTIS A, CARLO GAVAZZI AUTOMATION K USA N CO LTD, and HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA.
How many U.S. shipments of Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads are there?
ImportDoor has 2,399 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 040520, spanning Jan 2020 to Jun 2026.
Where is Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads imported from?
Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, dairy spreads is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, NEW ZEALAND, and NORWAY.
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