Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads

HS v2022 Code: 0405

About butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads

HS code 0405 covers a vital segment of the dairy industry, encompassing the production and trade of butter, other milk-derived fats and oils, and dairy spreads. These products play a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing essential nutrients and serving as key ingredients in a wide range of food and culinary applications. The 0405 industry is a significant contributor to the agricultural and manufacturing sectors, with its outputs being consumed by a diverse range of downstream industries.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 0405 typically involves the separation of milk fat from whole milk or cream, followed by various processing steps. This may include churning, clarification, and sometimes the addition of other ingredients to create specialized dairy spreads. The specific techniques employed can vary depending on the final product, but generally involve careful temperature control, agitation, and packaging to ensure the desired texture, flavor, and shelf-life characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 0405 industry include raw milk, cream, and other dairy ingredients. Specialized equipment such as churns, separators, and packaging machinery are also essential for the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of supporting services, including transportation, storage, and quality control measures to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of these dairy products to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 0405 industry are butter, ghee, and other fats and oils derived from milk, as well as various dairy spreads. These products are widely consumed in the food and beverage industry, serving as ingredients in baked goods, confectionery, and a variety of other food preparations. The outputs of HS code 0405 are often further processed or combined with other ingredients to create a diverse range of consumer and industrial products, including 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 3304 Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, among others.

Family tree for butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads

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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/v2022/0405'>0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0401'>0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0402'>0402: Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> 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/v2022/040510'>040510: Dairy produce; derived from milk, butter</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040520'>040520: Dairy produce; dairy spreads</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040590'>040590: Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads)</a>"]


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