Dairy produce; buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit, nuts or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)

HS v2022 Code: 040390

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
04	03	90

Code	040390
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	6
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	04
Heading	0403

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

This Code: Dairy produce; buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit, nuts or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 1): Dairy produce; yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa

About dairy produce; buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit, nuts or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)

HS code 040390 covers a diverse range of dairy products, including buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, and other fermented or acidified milk or cream. These products play a crucial role in the global dairy industry, providing nutritious and versatile ingredients for a wide variety of food and beverage applications. As consumer demand for dairy-based products continues to grow, the 040390 industry remains an important contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of the dairy products covered under HS code 040390 typically involves a combination of fermentation, acidification, and concentration processes. Buttermilk, for example, is produced by the fermentation of milk or cream, often using lactic acid bacteria. Curdled milk or cream is created through the coagulation of milk proteins, while kephir is made by fermenting milk with kephir grains. These techniques help to develop the unique flavors and textures associated with the various 040390 products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 040390 industry include raw milk, cream, and other dairy ingredients. Producers may also utilize various cultures, enzymes, and other additives to facilitate the fermentation and acidification processes. Specialized equipment, such as fermentation tanks, separators, and homogenizers, are essential for the efficient production of these dairy products.

Production outputs

The dairy products classified under HS code 040390 are widely used as ingredients in a variety of food and beverage applications. They can be consumed directly or incorporated into products such as 040110 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, 040120 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, and 040500 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. The versatility of these dairy products makes them an important component of the broader food and beverage industry.

Revisions to 040390

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 040390. The most recent 1 version of this code (040390) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 040390.

Older versions

HS v2017:
- 040390: Dairy produce; buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)

Family tree for dairy produce; buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit, nuts or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)

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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/v2022/0403'>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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040390'>040390: Dairy produce; buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit, nuts or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040320'>040320: Dairy produce; yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa</a>"]

    

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