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GOODS ACROSS BORDERS

HS HEADING 0407

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

In plain English

This category covers eggs from birds that are still in their shells, whether they are fresh, preserved, or cooked. The fresh eggs are further divided based on whether they are intended for hatching and the specific type of bird they come from. Eggs that are not meant for hatching are also separated by the species of the bird. Finally, any eggs that have been preserved or cooked fall into a separate group regardless of their origin or intended use.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

0407.11

Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)

0407.19

Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)

0407.21

Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)

0407.29

Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)

0407.90

Birds' eggs, in shell; preserved or cooked

Chapter 04 classification notes

Dairy imports face tariff-rate quotas in the US, EU, UK and Canada; in-quota rates are low, over-quota rates often exceed 100%. Lactoferrin and milk derivatives sometimes classified under Chapter 35 instead.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Infant formula: classifies under Chapter 19 (1901.10), not Chapter 04. Ice cream: Chapter 21 (2105). Processed cheese products with < 60% cheese content may fall in Chapter 21.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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