Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%

HS v2022 Code: 040110

About dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%

HS code 040110 covers the import and export of dairy products, specifically milk and cream with a fat content not exceeding 1% by weight. This code is of significant importance within the broader agricultural and food processing industries, as milk and cream are essential ingredients in a wide range of food and beverage products consumed globally. The trade of these dairy products plays a crucial role in meeting the nutritional needs of populations worldwide and supporting the livelihoods of dairy farmers and processors.

Production process

The production of milk and cream covered under HS code 040110 typically involves the milking of dairy cows, followed by pasteurization and homogenization processes to ensure the safety and consistency of the final product. Dairy farmers may also employ various techniques to optimize the fat content of the milk, such as selective breeding of cows or adjusting their feed composition.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of milk and cream under HS code 040110 include dairy cows, feed for the cows (such as 100590 Cereals, 120990 Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing, and 230990 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding), and processing equipment such as milking machines, pasteurizers, and homogenizers. Dairy farmers and processors also rely on a skilled workforce, as well as access to clean water and reliable energy sources.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 040110 are fresh milk and cream, which can be further processed into a wide range of dairy products, such as 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%, 040130 Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6%, and 040210 Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. These dairy products are then consumed directly or used as ingredients in the production of other food and beverage items.

Revisions to 040110

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 040110. The most recent 1 version of this code (040110) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 040110.

Family tree for dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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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