Dairy produce; whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS code 040410 covers the classification of dairy produce, specifically whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Whey is a valuable by-product of the cheese-making process and has a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. This code plays a crucial role in the global dairy trade, as whey is an important ingredient in various dairy products and is also used in the production of animal feed.

The production of whey covered under HS code 040410 typically involves the separation of the liquid portion (whey) from the solid portion (curds) during the cheese-making process. The whey is then subjected to various processing techniques, such as concentration, drying, or the addition of sweetening agents, depending on the desired end-product. These processing methods help to preserve the nutritional and functional properties of the whey, making it suitable for a variety of applications.

The main inputs required for the production of whey under HS code 040410 include raw milk, which is the primary source of the whey, as well as any additional processing equipment, such as centrifuges, evaporators, and drying units. The production process may also require the use of sweetening agents, such as sugar or other sweeteners, depending on the specific product requirements.

The primary output of HS code 040410 is whey, which can be used in the production of a wide range of dairy products, including 040120 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, 040390 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa, and 040500 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.