Honey; natural

HS v2022 Code: 0409

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
04	09	n/a

Code	0409
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	04

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

This Code: Honey; natural

Child Codes: Honey; natural

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads; Cheese and curd; Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked; 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; Animal products; insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

About honey; natural

HS code 0409 covers natural honey, a highly valued food product and important ingredient in various industries. Honey is a sweet, viscous substance produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowers. It has been a staple food and natural sweetener for centuries, with a wide range of culinary and medicinal applications. The global honey industry plays a significant role in the agricultural economy, supporting pollination services and providing income for beekeepers worldwide.

Production process

The production of natural honey involves several key steps. Honeybees collect nectar from flowers and store it in their hives, where they process it through enzymatic activity and evaporation, transforming it into honey. Beekeepers then harvest the honey by removing the honeycomb frames from the hive and extracting the honey, often using centrifugal force. The honey is then filtered, processed, and packaged for distribution and sale.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the honey industry are the honeybees themselves, as well as the flowers and plants that provide the nectar. Beekeepers also require specialized equipment, such as hives, frames, and extraction machinery. Additional inputs may include packaging materials, labeling, and transportation services to deliver the honey to market.

Production outputs

The main output of the honey industry is, of course, natural honey. Honey is widely used as a sweetener in food and beverage products, as well as in various cosmetic and personal care items. It is also a key ingredient in 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares and 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included. The honey industry also supports the production of other bee-derived products, such as beeswax and propolis.

Family tree for honey; natural

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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/v2022/0409'>0409: Honey; natural</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/v2022/0405'>0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0406'>0406: Cheese and curd</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0407'>0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked</a>"]
A --> J["<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 --> 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/v2022/040900'>040900: Honey; natural</a>"]


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