What products are included in HS-4 0408?

HS-4 0408 includes birds' eggs not in shell, such as dried egg yolks and fresh egg yolks that are cooked or preserved.

How do I choose between HS-6 040811 and HS-6 040819?

Choose HS-6 040811 for dried egg yolks and HS-6 040819 for fresh or preserved egg yolks.

What is the classification for fresh egg whites?

Fresh egg whites fall under HS-6 040899, while dried egg whites are classified as HS-6 040891.

Are there any special import regulations for egg products?

Yes, importing egg products may require compliance with health and safety regulations, depending on your country.

Can I add sugar to dried egg yolks and still use HS-6 040811?

Yes, HS-6 040811 covers dried egg yolks whether or not they contain added sugar or sweetening matter.

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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

Chapter 04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 0408 when importing products like dried egg yolks or preserved egg whites. For instance, if you're bringing in dried egg yolks that contain added sugar, this heading applies directly to your shipment.

When deciding between HS-6 040811 and HS-6 040819, consider the state of the egg yolks. If they are dried, choose 040811; if they are fresh or preserved in other ways, opt for 040819.

For products like dried egg whites that are not yolks, you would use HS-6 040891. If your shipment includes fresh or preserved egg whites, then HS-6 040899 is the correct classification.

It's crucial to accurately classify your goods to avoid delays. Review the specific characteristics of your product, such as whether they are dried or fresh, to select the right HS-6 code.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

birds' eggs · dried egg yolks · fresh egg yolks · preserved eggs · egg whites · importing egg products · HS code for eggs · egg yolks classification · dairy produce · edible animal products

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Dried egg yolks with added sugar (HS-6 040811)
Fresh egg yolks, cooked or preserved (HS-6 040819)
Dried egg whites, not containing yolks (HS-6 040891)
Fresh egg whites, cooked or preserved (HS-6 040899)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 0408 used for?
How to classify dried egg yolks?
What are the differences between HS-6 040811 and 040819?
Can I import fresh egg whites under HS-4 0408?
What does HS-4 0408 cover?
How to determine the right HS code for egg products?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What products are included in HS-4 0408?: HS-4 0408 includes birds' eggs not in shell, such as dried egg yolks and fresh egg yolks that are cooked or preserved.
How do I choose between HS-6 040811 and HS-6 040819?: Choose HS-6 040811 for dried egg yolks and HS-6 040819 for fresh or preserved egg yolks.
What is the classification for fresh egg whites?: Fresh egg whites fall under HS-6 040899, while dried egg whites are classified as HS-6 040891.
Are there any special import regulations for egg products?: Yes, importing egg products may require compliance with health and safety regulations, depending on your country.
Can I add sugar to dried egg yolks and still use HS-6 040811?: Yes, HS-6 040811 covers dried egg yolks whether or not they contain added sugar or sweetening matter.

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Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 04

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