Food preparations; couscous

HS v2017 Code: 190240

About food preparations; couscous

HS code 190240 covers a range of food preparations, including couscous, a staple grain product in many parts of the world. This industry plays a significant role in the global food supply chain, providing essential ingredients and convenience foods to consumers and other industries. As a versatile and widely-consumed product, the food preparations under this code contribute to food security and economic development in both developed and developing countries.

Production process

The production of food preparations under HS code 190240 typically involves a series of processing steps. Couscous, for example, is made by steaming and drying semolina, a type of wheat flour. Other food preparations may involve mixing, blending, and cooking various ingredients to create shelf-stable, ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook products. Automation and modern food processing technologies are often employed to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of food preparations under HS code 190240 include agricultural commodities such as wheat, corn, and other grains, as well as various other ingredients like vegetables, spices, and flavorings. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as mixers, extruders, and packaging systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, energy sources, water, and skilled labor are important inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 190240 are a diverse range of food preparations, including couscous, instant noodles, and other convenience foods. These products are often consumed directly by households 220300 Food preparations for human consumption, but they may also be used as ingredients in the production of other food items, such as 190510 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares or 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 190240

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 190240. The most recent 1 version of this code (190240) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 190240 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for food preparations; couscous

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/19'>19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1902'>1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190240'>190240: Food preparations; couscous</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190211'>190211: Food preparations; pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190219'>190219: Food preparations; pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190220'>190220: Food preparations; pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190230'>190230: Food preparations; pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared</a>"]

    

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