Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS v2022 Code: 0401

About milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS code 0401 covers the classification of milk and cream that are not concentrated and do not contain any added sugar or other sweetening matter. This industry is a crucial component of the broader dairy sector, which plays a significant role in the global food and agricultural economy. The production and trade of these basic dairy products are essential for meeting the nutritional needs of populations worldwide.

Production process

The production of milk and cream under HS code 0401 involves the milking of dairy animals, such as cows, goats, or sheep, followed by the collection, cooling, and storage of the raw milk. The milk is then typically pasteurized to eliminate any harmful bacteria, and may undergo further processing, such as homogenization, to ensure a consistent texture and composition.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of milk and cream under HS code 0401 include dairy animals, feed for the animals, water, and energy sources for the processing and storage facilities. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as milking machines, cooling tanks, and pasteurization equipment, are necessary for the efficient and hygienic production of these dairy products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0401 are fresh milk and cream, which can be consumed directly or used as inputs for the production of a wide range of other dairy products, such as 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, and 0404 Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included.

Family tree for milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

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    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>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040110'>040110: Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040120'>040120: Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040140'>040140: Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040150'>040150: Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%</a>"]


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