Sausages and similar products of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products
HS v2017 Code: 1601
About sausages and similar products of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products
HS code 1601 covers a diverse range of meat-based products, including sausages, salami, and other prepared or preserved meat items. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing convenient and shelf-stable protein sources for consumers around the world. As a key component of many national and regional cuisines, the 1601 industry is closely tied to cultural traditions and evolving consumer preferences.
Production process
The production of 1601 products typically involves a combination of meat processing, seasoning, and preservation techniques. Meat, often from pork or beef, is ground, mixed with spices and other ingredients, and then stuffed into casings or molded into desired shapes. The products may then be smoked, dried, or cooked to extend their shelf life and develop distinctive flavors.
Production inputs
The main inputs for the 1601 industry include raw meat, such as 0201 Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled and 0203 Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen, as well as various seasonings, curing agents, and packaging materials. Specialized equipment, such as grinders, mixers, and stuffing machines, are also essential for the efficient production of these meat-based products.
Production outputs
The 1601 industry produces a wide range of sausages, salamis, and other prepared meat items that are consumed globally. These products are often used as ingredients in other food preparations, such as 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood, 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs, and 1902 (Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared). The 1601 industry's outputs are essential for meeting the growing global demand for convenient, protein-rich food options.
Family tree for sausages and similar products of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/16'>16: Meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; preparations thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1601'>1601: Sausages and similar products of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1602'>1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1603'>1603: Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1604'>1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1605'>1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160100'>160100: Meat preparations; sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products</a>"]
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