Heading 0407

Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked

6 declarable lines

Heading 0407 covers birds' eggs that are still in the shell, whether fresh, preserved, or cooked. It separates fertilized eggs for incubation from other fresh eggs, then splits fresh eggs by species and by consumer table grade versus other use. Preserved or cooked eggs in shell fall in the residual line.

Products in this heading

Fertilized chicken eggs for incubation
Fresh chicken table eggs
Other fresh chicken eggs
Fresh duck eggs
Salted duck eggs in shell
Cooked eggs in shell
Quail eggs in shell

How to choose the right subheading

Is the egg still in the shell? Heading 0407 covers eggs in shell; eggs not in shell go to heading 0408.
Is the egg fertilized for incubation? If yes, use 0407.11.00.00 for Gallus domesticus or 0407.19.00.00 for other species.
For fresh eggs, is the species Gallus domesticus? If yes, use 0407.21; if not, use 0407.29.00.00.
For fresh Gallus domesticus eggs, is it a consumer table egg? Use 0407.21.00.30 for fresh table eggs and 0407.21.00.90 for other.
Is the product preserved or cooked rather than fresh? Eggs in shell that are not fresh use 0407.90.00.00.

Often confused with

Egg yolks
Not in shell; heading 0408 covers yolks.
Heading 0408
Liquid egg whites
Not in shell; heading 0408 covers egg products without shell.
Heading 0408
Dried whole egg powder
Not in shell; heading 0408 covers dried egg products.
Heading 0408
Hard-cooked peeled eggs
Shell removed, so it is not classified in heading 0407.
Heading 0408

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for fresh chicken table eggs?

Fresh chicken table eggs of Gallus domesticus are classified in 0407.21.00.30, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.8 cents/doz.

What is the duty on fertilized eggs for incubation?

Fertilized chicken eggs for incubation are 0407.11.00.00, and other fertilized eggs for incubation are 0407.19.00.00; both have a general (MFN) rate of 2.8 cents/doz.

How do I classify cooked eggs that are still in the shell?

Cooked eggs still in the shell are classified in 0407.90.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.8 cents/doz. If the shell is removed, the product goes to heading 0408.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.