Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

HS v2022 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 food and beverage products. As a key component of many countries' agricultural sectors, the industries under HS code 04 contribute significantly to economic growth, employment, and food security worldwide.

Production process

The production techniques used in the industries covered by HS code 04 vary widely depending on the specific product. Dairy products, for example, are typically produced through a process of milking, pasteurization, and further processing such as cheese-making or yogurt production. Egg production involves the breeding and rearing of poultry, while honey is harvested from beehives through careful management and extraction. Other edible animal products may be sourced through hunting, fishing, or specialized farming methods.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the industries under HS code 04 include livestock (such as cows, chickens, and bees), animal feed, specialized equipment and machinery (e.g., milking machines, egg incubators, honey extractors), and various processing and packaging materials. Additionally, these industries rely on a skilled workforce, access to water and energy resources, and efficient transportation and logistics networks to bring their products to market.

Production outputs

The industries covered by HS code 04 produce a wide range of outputs, including fresh and processed dairy products (such as milk, cheese, and yogurt), eggs, honey, and other edible animal-derived goods. These outputs are then consumed directly by households or used as inputs in the production of a variety of food and beverage products, as well as in the manufacturing of personal care and pharmaceutical items. Other HS codes that may consume the outputs of the industries under HS code 04 include 02 Meat and edible meat offal, 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, and 21 Miscellaneous edible preparations.

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/v2022/04'>04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0401'>0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0402'>0402: Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0403'>0403: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa.</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0404'>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/v2022/0405'>0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0406'>0406: Cheese and curd</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0407'>0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0408'>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/v2022/0409'>0409: Honey; natural</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0410'>0410: Animal products; insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]


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