Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads

HS v2017 Code: 0405

About butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads

HS code 0405 covers a crucial segment of the dairy industry, encompassing the production and trade of butter, other milk-derived fats and oils, and dairy spreads. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing essential dairy products that are widely consumed and utilized across various food manufacturing and culinary applications. As a key component of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, the 0405 industry contributes significantly to the overall economy, both in terms of revenue generation and employment opportunities.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 0405 typically involves the separation of milk fat from whole milk or cream, often through processes such as churning or centrifugation. The extracted milk fat is then further processed, which may include steps like pasteurization, clarification, and packaging, to create the final butter, milk-derived oils, and dairy spreads. Specialized equipment and controlled environments are crucial in maintaining the quality and consistency of these dairy products throughout the manufacturing process.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the 0405 industry include raw milk, which is the essential raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on various processing equipment, such as churns, separators, and packaging machinery, as well as energy sources, water, and labor. Ancillary inputs may include flavorings, preservatives, and other additives used in the production of specialized dairy spreads and blended products.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the 0405 industry are butter, milk-derived fats and oils, and dairy spreads. These products are widely used in the food manufacturing industry, serving as ingredients in a variety of processed foods, baked goods, and culinary applications. The outputs of the 0405 industry may be further processed or incorporated into other HS code classifications, such as 1901 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.

Family tree for butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads

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    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/v2017/0405'>0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0401'>0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0402'>0402: Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> 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>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040510'>040510: Dairy produce; derived from milk, butter</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040520'>040520: Dairy produce; dairy spreads</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040590'>040590: Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads)</a>"]


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