Export guide

The Egg HS Code (0407) and Customs Classification

In short: Fresh table eggs in shell are classified under HS heading 0407, most commonly 040721 for fresh eggs of domestic fowl. Egg powders fall under 0408, and egg albumin under 3502. The correct HS code drives your import duty, documentation and any tariff preference.

Key facts
  • Fresh shell eggs: HS 0407 (commonly 040721)
  • Whole and yolk egg powder: HS 0408
  • Egg albumin: HS 3502 11
  • HS code sets import duty and paperwork
  • Confirm the exact subheading with your customs broker

What HS 0407 covers

HS heading 0407 covers birds' eggs in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked; for fresh table eggs of domestic fowl the common subheading is 040721. This is the code that appears on your invoice and clears customs.

Egg powder and albumin codes

Processed forms sit elsewhere: whole egg and yolk powders under 0408, and egg albumin under 3502. See our products for the powder range and specs.

Why the code matters

The HS code determines the duty rate, the documentation and any trade-agreement preference at your port. We state it on the commercial documents; confirm the exact national subheading with your broker. More in egg export documentation.

Dr. Mahesh Eknath Mungase
Nilkamal Global Egg — writing on table-egg sourcing, export documentation, cold chain and Gulf/Asia market access. More about our team.

Questions

Frequently asked

What is the HS code for table eggs?
Fresh shell eggs fall under HS heading 0407, commonly 040721 for fresh eggs of domestic fowl.
What is the HS code for egg powder?
Whole and yolk egg powders fall under HS 0408, and egg albumin under HS 3502 11.

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