Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
HS v2017 Code: 04
About dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
HS code 04 covers a diverse range of agricultural products, including dairy items, eggs, honey, and other edible animal-derived goods. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing essential nutrients and ingredients for a wide range of consumer and industrial products. As a key component of many national and regional economies, the 04 industry is closely monitored and regulated to ensure quality, safety, and sustainability.
Production process
The production techniques used in the 04 industry vary widely depending on the specific product. Dairy items such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are typically produced through a process of pasteurization, fermentation, and aging. Egg production involves the careful management of poultry flocks, while honey is harvested from beehives through a process of extraction and filtration. Other edible animal products may be sourced through hunting, fishing, or specialized farming operations.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the 04 industry include livestock (such as cows, chickens, and bees), animal feed, processing equipment, and various chemicals and additives used for preservation, flavoring, and packaging. Significant investments in infrastructure, such as dairy processing plants, hatcheries, and apiaries, are also necessary to support large-scale production and distribution.
Production outputs
The outputs of the 04 industry are diverse and serve as key inputs for a wide range of other industries. Dairy products, such as 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, and 0406 Cheese and curd, are used in the production of a variety of food and beverage items. Eggs are a common ingredient in baked goods, sauces, and other culinary applications, while honey is used as a sweetener and flavoring agent. Other edible animal products, such as 0410 Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, may be used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial lubricants.
Family tree for dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/04'>04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0401'>0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"] A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0402'>0402: Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"] A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0403'>0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yoghurt, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated, containing added sugar, sweetening matter, flavoured or added fruit or cocoa</a>"] A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0404'>0404: Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"] A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0405'>0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads</a>"] A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0406'>0406: Cheese and curd</a>"] A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0407'>0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked</a>"] A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0408'>0408: Birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"] A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0409'>0409: Honey; natural</a>"] A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0410'>0410: Edible products of animal origin; not elsewhere specified or included</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level4 class K level4 class A highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class A highlight