Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, molded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
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Heading 0408 covers birds' eggs that are not in shell and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked, molded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar. The lines split first between egg yolks and other egg material, then between dried and other forms. General (MFN) rates are specific, per kilogram.
Products in this heading
- Liquid pasteurized egg yolks
- Frozen egg yolks
- Dried egg yolk powder
- Pasteurized liquid whole eggs removed from shell
- Frozen whole eggs removed from shell
- Dried whole egg powder
- Cooked egg yolks in bulk
- Frozen egg whites
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the product is egg yolks only or other egg material such as whole egg or egg white.
- Decide whether the product is dried. Dried egg yolks use 0408.11.00.00, while other egg yolks use 0408.19.00.00.
- For non-yolk egg material, dried forms use 0408.91.00.00 and other forms use 0408.99.00.00.
- Check whether the eggs are still in the shell. Eggs in shell go to heading 0407, not heading 0408.
- Check whether the item is a sauce, pasta or bakery good with egg as an ingredient. Those are classified outside heading 0408 by their own character.
Often confused with
- Heading 0407Eggs still in the shell
Heading 0408 covers eggs only after they are removed from the shell.
- Heading 2103Mayonnaise
It is a sauce preparation, even though egg yolk is an ingredient.
- Heading 1902Egg noodles and other pasta
Pasta is classified as pasta, not as an egg product.
- Heading 1905Cakes and pastries made with eggs
Bakery goods are classified by their bakery character.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for dried egg yolks?
Dried egg yolks are classified under 0408.11.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 47.6 cents/kg.
What is the duty on frozen egg yolks?
Frozen egg yolks fall under 0408.19.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 9.7 cents/kg.
How do I classify dried whole egg powder?
Dried whole egg powder is classified under 0408.91.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 47.6 cents/kg.
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.