Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads)

HS code 040590 covers a diverse range of dairy-based products, including fats and oils derived from milk, excluding butter and dairy spreads. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing essential ingredients and nutrients for a wide range of food and beverage products. As consumer demand for dairy-based products continues to grow, the 040590 industry has become an increasingly important component of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

The production of goods under HS code 040590 typically involves the extraction, separation, and processing of various components from raw milk. This may include techniques such as centrifugation, evaporation, and chemical or enzymatic treatment to isolate and refine the desired fats, oils, and other dairy-derived ingredients. The specific production methods can vary depending on the final product, but often involve careful temperature and pressure control, as well as strict quality control measures to ensure the safety and consistency of the output.

The main inputs required for the 040590 industry include raw milk, which serves as the primary feedstock. Producers may also rely on specialized equipment and machinery, such as centrifuges, evaporators, and processing tanks, to facilitate the extraction and refinement of the desired dairy-based components. Additionally, the industry may utilize various chemical additives, enzymes, or other processing aids to enhance the properties or functionality of the final products.

The 040590 industry produces a wide range of dairy-based fats, oils, and other ingredients that are used in a variety of food and beverage applications. These outputs may include milk fat, anhydrous milk fat, ghee, and other dairy-derived oils and fats. The products generated under this HS code are often consumed as ingredients by manufacturers of 040510 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, 040700 Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked, and 210500 Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa.