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Dried Bird Eggs, Out of Shell, Whether or Not Sweetened

Name: Dried Bird Eggs, Out of Shell, Whether or Not Sweetened (HS 040891) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$19KU.S. imports · April 2026HS 040891

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Dried Bird Eggs, Out of Shell, Whether or Not Sweetened

$19KU.S. imports · April 2026HS 040891

U.S. imports of dried bird eggs, out of shell, whether or not sweetened (HS 040891) totaled $19K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.

Dried Bird Eggs, Out of Shell, Whether or Not Sweetened imports of $19K in April 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $27K.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Whole-egg or mixed-egg powders derived from birds other than — or in addition to — chickens, dehydrated and sold with or without added sweeteners, are captured under a single line (0408910000) and function as shelf-stable protein ingredients in bakery, confectionery, and sports-nutrition applications. Lithuania leads US imports under this heading, with Japan and Brazil also notable sources — a supplier mix that spans European industrial egg processors and specialty producers. FDA prior notice, establishment registration, and Salmonella compliance are standard entry requirements, and the 'whether or not sweetened' qualifier means that sweetened egg powders used in dessert mixes remain in this heading rather than migrating to a confectionery classification. Admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered food importer before shipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does adding sugar or sweetener to dried egg powder change its HTS classification?

No. Heading 040891 explicitly covers dried bird eggs not in shell 'whether or not sweetened,' so the addition of sugar or other sweeteners does not push the product into a confectionery or food-preparation heading. However, if the sweetened egg powder is blended with other ingredients to the point where egg is no longer the essential character, reclassification into Chapter 19 or 21 may be warranted.

Why does Japan appear as a supplier of dried bird egg products to the US?

Japan has a well-developed specialty egg-processing industry, including products derived from quail and other non-chicken species, and produces high-specification dried egg ingredients for food manufacturing. Japanese suppliers often compete on functional properties — such as emulsification performance and color — rather than price, making them a niche but consistent source for premium food-ingredient buyers.

U.S. imports of dried bird eggs, out of shell, whether or not sweetened (HS 040891) totaled $19K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.

Dried Bird Eggs, Out of Shell, Whether or Not Sweetened imports of $19K in April 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $27K.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Whole-egg or mixed-egg powders derived from birds other than — or in addition to — chickens, dehydrated and sold with or without added sweeteners, are captured under a single line (0408910000) and function as shelf-stable protein ingredients in bakery, confectionery, and sports-nutrition applications. Lithuania leads US imports under this heading, with Japan and Brazil also notable sources — a supplier mix that spans European industrial egg processors and specialty producers. FDA prior notice, establishment registration, and Salmonella compliance are standard entry requirements, and the 'whether or not sweetened' qualifier means that sweetened egg powders used in dessert mixes remain in this heading rather than migrating to a confectionery classification. Admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered food importer before shipment.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $19K; from 3 countries
Exports: $1.6M
Trade balance: Surplus of $1.6M; net exporter

YTD $109K (April 2026) · 1 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
JAPAN	$19K	$396K	+$378K
DENMARK	--	$320K	+$320K
KOREA, SOUTH	--	$253K	+$253K
CANADA	--	$242K	+$242K
ITALY	--	$187K	+$187K

JAPAN

Imports$19K

Exports$396K

Balance+$378K

DENMARK

Imports--

Exports$320K

Balance+$320K

KOREA, SOUTH

Imports--

Exports$253K

Balance+$253K

CANADA

Imports--

Exports$242K

Balance+$242K

ITALY

Imports--

Exports$187K

Balance+$187K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does adding sugar or sweetener to dried egg powder change its HTS classification?

No. Heading 040891 explicitly covers dried bird eggs not in shell 'whether or not sweetened,' so the addition of sugar or other sweeteners does not push the product into a confectionery or food-preparation heading. However, if the sweetened egg powder is blended with other ingredients to the point where egg is no longer the essential character, reclassification into Chapter 19 or 21 may be warranted.

Why does Japan appear as a supplier of dried bird egg products to the US?

Japan has a well-developed specialty egg-processing industry, including products derived from quail and other non-chicken species, and produces high-specification dried egg ingredients for food manufacturing. Japanese suppliers often compete on functional properties — such as emulsification performance and color — rather than price, making them a niche but consistent source for premium food-ingredient buyers.