Reference

Egg export glossary

The terms importers meet most often in table-egg trade, in plain language.

Haugh unit

A measure of egg interior (albumen) quality; higher means fresher and firmer. We ship at 78–90 at dispatch.

Weight grade

Sorting of eggs by weight, from Small (43–48 g) to Jumbo (73 g and above).

FOB (Free On Board)

The exporter loads goods onto the vessel; the buyer arranges and pays ocean freight and insurance.

CFR / C&F (Cost and Freight)

The exporter pays ocean freight to the destination port; the buyer covers insurance.

CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)

The exporter pays both freight and insurance to the destination port.

DAP (Delivered At Place)

The exporter delivers to a named place; the buyer handles import clearance.

Reefer

A refrigerated shipping container. Table eggs travel at 5–8 °C.

Cold chain

Unbroken temperature-controlled handling from stuffing to discharge, protecting quality and shelf life.

Candling

Shining light through an egg to inspect its interior and screen out defects.

Acoustic crack detection

Screening that detects micro-cracks by sound before packing.

HS code 0407

The Harmonised System code for fresh birds’ eggs in shell (040721 for domestic fowl).

APEDA

India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.

FSSAI

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points — a preventive food-safety system.

Halal certificate

Certification that handling meets Halal requirements; standard for Gulf markets.

Veterinary health certificate

A destination-specific certificate on flock health and food safety, issued per consignment.

Proforma invoice

A preliminary invoice fixing commercial terms before an order is confirmed.

Bill of lading

The carrier’s document of title for the shipment.

Certificate of origin

A document establishing the country of origin of the goods.

MOQ

Minimum order quantity — one 20 ft reefer, about 150,000 eggs.

Master carton

The export carton of 360 eggs (12 trays of 30).

Tray

A 30-egg moulded tray, the primary pack.

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