U.S. imports of fertilized chicken eggs for incubation (HS 040711) totaled $5.2M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Fertilized eggs of Gallus domesticus destined for hatcheries are a specialized agricultural input classified under a single 10-digit line (0407110000), distinct from table eggs and other bird eggs. USDA APHIS governs the importation of fertilized hatching eggs due to avian disease risk, and shipments must comply with permit requirements and may be subject to restrictions tied to the avian influenza status of the exporting country or region. The United Kingdom and France are the leading suppliers, reflecting the commercial poultry genetics industry's concentration in Western Europe, with Canada also a significant source. Because hatching egg supply chains are tightly linked to proprietary broiler and layer breeding programs, import volumes can shift rapidly with disease-related trade suspensions.
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USDA APHIS requires an import permit for fertilized poultry hatching eggs, and the exporting country must be recognized as free of — or have an approved regionalization plan for — highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and other listed diseases. Shipments must be accompanied by a health certificate from the exporting country's competent authority. Permit conditions and eligible countries can change quickly with disease outbreaks, so importers should verify current APHIS requirements before each shipment. Consulting a licensed customs broker or APHIS-accredited veterinarian is advisable.
Both the United Kingdom and France have experienced HPAI outbreaks in recent years, which can trigger USDA APHIS import suspensions on a country- or region-specific basis. When a suspension is in place, importers relying on these sources for proprietary poultry genetics must either source from unaffected regions or delay hatchery programs. Diversifying supplier relationships across multiple approved countries is a common risk-management strategy in the commercial poultry breeding sector.
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Exports
$45.4M
Imports
$5.2M
from 10 countries · YTD: $10.3M
Surplus of $40.3M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $40.3M (net exporter)
YTD: $10.3M imported (April 2026)
49 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.