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Spray-dried or otherwise dehydrated egg yolk — a high-value ingredient used in mayonnaise, pasta, bakery products, and emulsified sauces — enters under a single 10-digit line (0408110000) and is regulated by FDA as a processed food ingredient. Lithuania and Belgium are the leading US suppliers, reflecting the strength of European egg-processing industries that produce to consistent food-grade and lecithin-content specifications demanded by US food manufacturers. Dried egg yolk is also subject to FDA prior notice and must meet US standards for Salmonella and other pathogens, with USDA FSIS jurisdiction applying if the product is derived from a poultry-product context that triggers meat-and-poultry rules — though pure egg yolk products generally fall under FDA. Classification as 'dried' rather than frozen or fresh is critical, as it determines the applicable HTS heading.
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Heading 040811 covers egg yolks that have been dehydrated to a low-moisture powder or granule form, regardless of whether sweeteners are added. Heading 040819 captures yolks that are fresh, frozen, steam-cooked, or molded but not dried. The physical state at time of import — not the intended end use — determines the correct heading, so laboratory moisture analysis or supplier specification sheets can be important classification evidence.
FDA requires that imported dried egg yolk meet US food safety standards, including Salmonella-negative status. Importers typically obtain certificates of analysis from the foreign establishment and may be subject to FDA sampling at the port of entry. Establishments in EU member states like Lithuania and Belgium must also comply with EU egg-product hygiene regulations, which generally align with but are not identical to US requirements.
Monthly import values over time
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | -- | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| Iowa | -- | $993K | +$993K |
| South Dakota | -- | $295K | +$295K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $521K | +$521K |
| TACOMA, WA | -- | $448K | +$448K |