Food preparations; couscous

HS v2022 Code: 190240

About food preparations; couscous

HS code 190240 covers a range of food preparations, including couscous, a staple ingredient in North African cuisine. This industry plays a significant role in the global food trade, providing essential ingredients for a variety of dishes and cuisines. As a versatile and widely consumed product, couscous and related food preparations are an important part of the broader food and beverage industry.

Production process

The production of couscous and other food preparations under HS code 190240 typically involves a series of steps. First, the main raw materials, such as semolina or other grains, are milled and processed into a fine, granular texture. The granules are then steamed or boiled, often with the addition of water or other liquids, to create the desired couscous texture. Depending on the specific product, additional ingredients like herbs, spices, or vegetables may be incorporated during the production process.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of couscous and related food preparations under HS code 190240 include semolina or other grains, water, and various seasonings or flavorings. Specialized equipment, such as couscous makers, steamers, and packaging machinery, are also essential for the efficient and consistent production of these food items.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 190240 are couscous and a variety of other food preparations, such as pre-cooked or pre-seasoned couscous products. These outputs are often consumed as staple foods, side dishes, or ingredients in a wide range of culinary applications. The products may be further processed or incorporated into 190190 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, or other related food industry codes.

Revisions to 190240

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 190240. The most recent 1 version of this code (190240) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 190240.

Older versions

Family tree for food preparations; couscous

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/19'>19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1902'>1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190240'>190240: Food preparations; couscous</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190211'>190211: Food preparations; pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190219'>190219: Food preparations; pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190220'>190220: Food preparations; pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190230'>190230: Food preparations; pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared</a>"]

    

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