Birds' eggs — HTS 0408
Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, molded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Chapter 04 › Heading 0408
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0408 is a broad product category for bird eggs that have been removed from the shell, plus egg yolks. It covers products that are fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling, molded, frozen, or otherwise preserved. Added sugar or other sweetening matter does not by itself remove a product from this heading.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point, not the complete classification for an import entry. To reach the applicable 8-digit subheading, compare the product with the more specific descriptions under heading 0408—typically distinctions such as egg yolks versus other egg products and the product’s physical condition or preservation method. Confirm the result in the current HTSUS, including any relevant section or chapter notes; a customs broker may be needed when the formulation or processing is complex.
What to check
- Identify whether the product is egg yolk or another egg component, and document the species if the tariff text distinguishes it.
- Record the product’s condition at import—such as fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, molded, or otherwise preserved—and check whether that condition matches the subheading language.
- Review the full ingredient and manufacturing description, including sweeteners, stabilizers, salt, or other additives; do not classify solely from the marketing name.
- Compare the product’s technical specifications, packaging, and processing records with the 8-digit HTSUS descriptions and applicable chapter notes.
- Check the current official HTSUS and any quota, additional-measure, or agency requirements, and obtain broker or customs advice if two subheadings appear plausible.
HTS heading 0408 summary
Birds' eggs is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0408.11.00.00 👉 | Dried | 47.6¢/kg | Free | 59.5¢/kg |
| 0408.19.00.00 👉 | Other | 9.7¢/kg | Free | 24.3¢/kg |
| 0408.91.00.00 👉 | Dried | 47.6¢/kg | Free | 59.5¢/kg |
| 0408.99.00.00 👉 | Other | 9.7¢/kg | Free | 24.3¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0408?
Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, molded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.