U.S. imports of fresh bird eggs in shell, not elsewhere specified (HS 040729) totaled $642K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Fresh, non-fertilized in-shell eggs of bird species other than chickens — including duck, quail, goose, and ostrich eggs — are consolidated under a single 10-digit line (0407290000). Canada and Brazil are the two recorded US suppliers under this heading, reflecting both geographic proximity and established specialty-food export infrastructure. USDA APHIS admissibility rules apply based on avian disease status of the source country and flock, and FDA prior notice is required for all food-use shipments. The specialty and ethnic food markets are the primary commercial end-use, with quail and duck eggs particularly prominent in Asian and Latin American cuisine segments.
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No — heading 0407.29 has only one 10-digit line (0407290000), which covers all fresh non-chicken bird eggs without species-level subdivision. Quail, duck, goose, and other species are all reported under the same line. Species identification remains important for USDA APHIS permit purposes, but the HTS does not distinguish between them at the tariff level.
The importer should confirm that the Canadian flock and region of origin are currently eligible under USDA APHIS avian disease requirements, obtain the required health certificate from CFIA, and file FDA prior notice before the shipment arrives. Because quail are susceptible to avian influenza, any active HPAI detections in the source region can trigger APHIS restrictions even for Canada. A licensed customs broker familiar with poultry product admissibility can help navigate current permit conditions.
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Monthly import values over time
Imports
$642K
from 1 country · YTD: $2.2M
Exports
$1.4M
Surplus of $722K (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $722K (net exporter)
YTD: $2.2M imported (April 2026)
51 shipments/month
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