HTS US: 0407.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading covers all edible birds’ eggs, whether fresh, preserved, or cooked, including eggs in shell and egg yolks and whites, presented in various forms:
- Fresh Eggs:
- Eggs in the shell that have not undergone any preservation or cooking.
- Preserved Eggs: Eggs that have been salted, in brine, dried, or otherwise preserved but not cooked.
- Cooked Eggs: Eggs that have been boiled, steamed, or otherwise cooked.
The heading includes eggs of domestic poultry such as hens, ducks, and geese, as well as other birds, but excludes eggs for incubation or hatching purposes.
Code Hierarchy
- Section III:
- Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils and Their Cleavage Products; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal or Vegetable Waxes (Chapters 04-05)
- Chapter 04: Products of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included
- Heading 0407: Birds’ eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
0407.XX.XXXX– The last digits specify the type of egg and preservation method.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 0407 is subdivided into several 6-digit and 10-digit codes based on the type of egg and form of preservation or cooking.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0407.00 | Birds’ eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked | General category for all eggs in shell, various states. |
| 0407.00.1000 | Fresh eggs in shell | Typically hen eggs sold fresh in shell. |
| 0407.00.2000 | Preserved eggs in shell | Salted, pickled, or otherwise preserved eggs still in shell. |
| 0407.00.3000 | Cooked eggs in shell | Boiled or steamed eggs in shell. |
| 0407.10 | Egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, salted or in brine, pasteurized, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not whipped | Includes egg yolks separated from whites and processed. |
| 0407.10.1000 | Fresh egg yolks | Egg yolks separated from whites, sold fresh. |
| 0407.10.2000 | Dried egg yolks | Egg yolks dried for longer preservation. |
| 0407.10.3000 | Salted or in brine egg yolks | Preserved yolks salted or in brine. |
| 0407.10.4000 | Pasteurized egg yolks | Treated to reduce microbial contamination. |
| 0407.10.5000 | Frozen egg yolks | Egg yolks kept frozen for storage. |
| 0407.21 | Egg whites, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, salted or in brine, pasteurized, frozen or otherwise preserved | Includes egg whites separated from yolks and processed. |
| 0407.21.1000 | Fresh egg whites | Egg whites separated from yolks, sold fresh. |
| 0407.21.2000 | Dried egg whites | Egg whites dried for preservation. |
| 0407.21.3000 | Salted or in brine egg whites | Preserved egg whites salted or in brine. |
| 0407.21.4000 | Pasteurized egg whites | Treated to reduce microbial contamination. |
| 0407.21.5000 | Frozen egg whites | Egg whites kept frozen for storage. |
| 0407.29 | Mixtures of egg yolks and egg whites, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling, salted or in brine, pasteurized, frozen or otherwise preserved | Prepared products combining yolks and whites. |
| 0407.29.1000 | Fresh mixtures of yolks and whites | Fresh combined egg products. |
| 0407.29.2000 | Dried mixtures of yolks and whites | Dried combined egg products. |
| 0407.29.3000 | Salted or in brine mixtures | Preserved combined egg products. |
| 0407.29.4000 | Pasteurized mixtures | Pasteurized combined egg products. |
| 0407.29.5000 | Frozen mixtures | Frozen combined egg products. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Eggs for incubation or hatching
- are classified under Chapter 05 (0505).
- Egg powder and egg products prepared or preserved by methods other than those specified may fall under different headings.
- Birds’ eggs shells and empty shells are not classified here.
- Products containing eggs mixed with other ingredients may be classified under prepared food headings in Chapter 16.
Notes
- USDA/FSIS Regulations:
- Importation of eggs into the United States is subject to USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service regulations to ensure safety and quality standards.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary by the specific 10-digit HTS code and type of egg product. Many fresh eggs may be duty-free, while preserved or processed eggs may carry tariffs.
- Packaging and Labeling: Accurate labeling of egg type, preservation method, and country of origin is required.
Declaration Example
Product:
A shipment of fresh hen eggs in shell from Mexico.
US HTS Code:
0407.00.1000(Fresh eggs in shell)Unit of Quantity: Dozen or kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Often duty-free under trade agreements)
Additional Requirements: USDA/FSIS import inspection and health certification.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 0505:
- Other eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked, for incubation.
- HTS 0408: Birds’ eggs and egg yolks, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling, powdered or not, including mixtures.
- HTS 1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood, which may include egg-based preparations mixed with other ingredients.
