Dairy produce; cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered

HS v2022 Code: 040620

About dairy produce; cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered

HS code 040620 covers the classification of cheese products, a vital component of the global dairy industry. Cheese is a versatile and nutritious food product consumed worldwide, playing a significant role in many culinary traditions. The cheese industry is a major contributor to the agricultural and food processing sectors, providing employment and economic opportunities across the supply chain.

Production process

The production of cheese involves several key steps. Milk, the primary raw material, is first curdled, typically through the addition of rennet or acidic substances. The curds are then separated from the whey, cut, and subjected to various processing techniques such as pressing, salting, and aging. The specific methods used can vary greatly depending on the type of cheese being produced, resulting in a diverse range of flavors, textures, and characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the cheese production industry include raw milk, rennet, starter cultures, salt, and various processing equipment such as vats, presses, and aging facilities. Dairy farms, milk processing plants, and specialized cheese manufacturers are the primary sources of these inputs. The availability and quality of these resources are crucial for the industry to meet the growing global demand for cheese products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the cheese production industry is, of course, cheese in its various forms, including hard, soft, fresh, and aged varieties. These cheese products are then consumed directly by households or used as ingredients in a wide range of food items, such as 040610 (Dairy produce; cheese, fresh (unripened or uncured), including whey cheese, and curd), 040630 Dairy produce; cheese, processed, not grated or powdered, and 040640 Dairy produce; cheese, grated or powdered, of all kinds.

Revisions to 040620

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 040620. The most recent 1 version of this code (040620) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 040620.

Family tree for dairy produce; cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered

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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/v2022/0406'>0406: Cheese and curd</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040620'>040620: Dairy produce; cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040610'>040610: Dairy produce; fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040630'>040630: Dairy produce; cheese, processed (not grated or powdered)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040640'>040640: Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040690'>040690: Dairy produce; cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406</a>"]

    

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