U.S. exports of fresh bird eggs (non-chicken species), in shell (HS 040729) totaled $1.5M in August 2026.
Last updated: August 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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45 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 04
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 0407
Subheading 040729 · $1.5M of $55.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$542KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.4M of Fresh Bird Eggs (Non-Chicken Species), In Shell.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0407290000 | Birds' Eggs, In Shell, Fresh, NESOI | $542K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0407290000 | Birds' Eggs, In Shell, Fresh, NESOI | $1.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Israel together take 66% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of total import value.