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U.S. imports of bird eggs, out of shell, fresh, frozen, or otherwise prepared (non-dried) (HS 040899) totaled $887K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Bird Eggs, Out of Shell, Fresh, Frozen, or Otherwise Prepared (Non-Dried) paid $129K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $783K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLiquid or frozen whole eggs and egg blends removed from the shell — including pasteurized liquid whole egg, frozen scrambled-egg preparations, and water-cooked egg products — enter under a single line (0408990000) and are widely used by food-service manufacturers and ready-meal producers. Thailand leads US supply under this heading, followed by Canada and Vietnam, reflecting Southeast Asia's cost-competitive egg-processing capacity and Canada's proximity advantage for temperature-sensitive liquid product. FDA prior notice and pasteurization documentation are standard entry requirements; importers should confirm that the foreign establishment's pasteurization process meets FDA's equivalent-treatment standard. Admissibility determinations can be complex for novel preparations; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA prior to importation.
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FDA expects that imported liquid and frozen egg products meet US food safety standards, which for shell-free egg products generally means pasteurization or an equivalent pathogen-reduction treatment. Importers should obtain documentation from the foreign establishment confirming the heat-treatment process and parameters, as FDA may request this during admissibility review.
If egg is the primary ingredient and the product has not been further prepared into a sauce or culinary preparation, it may still fall under 040899. However, blends where cream, cheese, or other ingredients predominate, or where the product is a finished culinary preparation, may be more correctly classified in Chapter 19 or 21. The essential-character test and the specific ingredient proportions are key; a licensed customs broker should review the formulation before import.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $349K | +$349K |
| THAILAND | $332K | -- | -$332K |
| VIETNAM | $323K | -- | -$323K |
| ITALY | -- | $274K | +$274K |
| FRANCE | -- | $131K | +$131K |
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