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U.S. imports of fresh bird eggs (non-chicken species), in shell (HS 040729) totaled $642K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Fresh Bird Eggs (Non-Chicken Species), In Shell imports of $642K in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $559K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEggs of species other than Gallus domesticus — such as quail, duck, goose, or ostrich — enter under a single 10-digit line (0407290000), making species identification on commercial documentation essential for correct classification and to avoid misclassification into the chicken-egg heading. Canada is the dominant US supplier under this heading, with Brazil a secondary source, reflecting proximity and established specialty-poultry industries. USDA APHIS import conditions and FDA prior notice both apply, and the admissibility of eggs from specific bird species may also implicate CITES controls if the species is listed. Buyers sourcing specialty eggs for food-service or gourmet retail should verify that the exporting country's establishment is on the USDA-approved list for the relevant avian species.
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Yes. If the eggs originate from a bird species listed under CITES Appendix I or II — such as certain parrot or raptor species — a CITES export permit from the country of origin and a US import permit from the US Fish & Wildlife Service are required, even when the eggs are intended for food use. Importers should confirm the species' CITES status before shipment.
CBP may request commercial invoices, packing lists, or certificates of origin that clearly identify the bird species. Because all non-chicken fresh shell eggs share a single HTS line (0407290000), species identification is primarily a regulatory and admissibility concern rather than a classification one, but APHIS may require species-specific health certificates depending on the country of origin.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0407290000 | BIRDS' EGGS, IN SHELL, FRESH, NESOI | $642K | -- |
BIRDS' EGGS, IN SHELL, FRESH, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0407290000 | BIRDS' EGGS, IN SHELL, FRESH, NESOI | $1.4M |
BIRDS' EGGS, IN SHELL, FRESH, NESOI
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $444K | $244K | -$200K |
| New York | $178K | $221K | +$43K |
| Connecticut | -- | $302K | +$302K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $636K | -- | -$636K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $601K | +$601K |
| HILDAGO, TX | -- | $511K | +$511K |