Miscellaneous edible preparations
HS v2017 Code: 21
About miscellaneous edible preparations
HS code 21 covers a diverse range of 'miscellaneous edible preparations', which encompasses a wide variety of food products that do not fit neatly into other HS categories. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply, providing consumers with a vast array of convenience foods, seasonings, and specialty items that enhance the flavor, texture, and nutritional value of meals. As consumer preferences continue to evolve, the miscellaneous edible preparations industry remains at the forefront of innovation, responding to demands for healthier, more diverse, and more convenient food options.
Production process
The production techniques used in the miscellaneous edible preparations industry vary widely, depending on the specific product. However, many of these products involve a combination of blending, mixing, and processing of various ingredients, such as herbs, spices, flavorings, and other food components. Advanced food processing technologies, including extrusion, dehydration, and encapsulation, are often employed to create the desired texture, shelf-life, and flavor profiles.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the miscellaneous edible preparations industry include a diverse array of raw materials, such as herbs, spices, seasonings, food additives, and other food-grade ingredients. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for processing, packaging, and preserving these products. Skilled labor, including food scientists, product developers, and production workers, is also a critical input for this industry.
Production outputs
The miscellaneous edible preparations industry produces a wide range of outputs, including 09 Spices, condiments and seasonings, 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products, 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants, and 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar. These products are then consumed by a variety of other industries, such as food service, retail, and food manufacturing, as well as by individual consumers.
Family tree for miscellaneous edible preparations
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/21'>21: Miscellaneous edible preparations</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2101'>2101: Extracts, essences, concentrates of coffee, tea or mate; preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or mate; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof</a>"] A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2102'>2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders</a>"] A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2103'>2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard</a>"] A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2104'>2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations</a>"] A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2105'>2105: Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa</a>"] A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2106'>2106: Food preparations 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 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