Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations
HS v2022 Code: 2104
About soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations
HS code 2104 covers a diverse range of food products, including soups, broths, and homogenized composite preparations. These items play a crucial role in the global food industry, providing convenient and nutritious options for consumers. As a versatile and widely-consumed category, the 2104 industry is an important contributor to the broader food and beverage sector, with significant economic and social implications.
Production process
The production of goods under HS code 2104 typically involves a combination of cooking, blending, and packaging techniques. Soups and broths are often made by simmering a variety of ingredients, such as meat, vegetables, and seasonings, to extract their flavors and nutrients. Homogenized composite preparations, on the other hand, may be produced by finely grinding or pureeing multiple food components and then combining them into a single, shelf-stable product.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the 2104 industry include a wide range of raw materials, such as 0201 Meat, 0701 Vegetables, 1001 Cereals, and various 0904 Spices. Additionally, specialized equipment like industrial-scale cooking vessels, blenders, and packaging machinery are essential for the efficient production of these food items.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the 2104 industry are soups, broths, and homogenized composite food preparations, which are then distributed and sold to a variety of consumers, including households, food service establishments, and other 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included industries. These products are often consumed as standalone meals, used as ingredients in other dishes, or incorporated into specialized diets.
Family tree for soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/21'>21: Miscellaneous edible preparations</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2104'>2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2101'>2101: Extracts, essences, concentrates of coffee, tea or mate; preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or mate; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2102'>2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2103'>2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2105'>2105: Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2106'>2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/210410'>210410: Soups and broths and preparations therefor</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/210420'>210420: Homogenised composite food preparations</a>"]
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