Birds' eggs, in shell; preserved or cooked

HS v2017 Code: 040790

About birds' eggs, in shell; preserved or cooked

HS code 040790 covers the trade of birds' eggs in shell, whether preserved or cooked. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing a rich source of protein and essential nutrients. The production and trade of these eggs are significant economic activities, with widespread applications in the food processing, catering, and retail sectors.

Production process

The production of birds' eggs covered under HS code 040790 typically involves the rearing and management of various poultry species, such as chickens, ducks, and geese. Farmers employ a range of techniques to ensure the health and well-being of their flocks, including proper housing, feeding, and disease control measures. Depending on the intended use, the eggs may undergo further processing, such as preservation through methods like refrigeration, drying, or canning.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of birds' eggs under HS code 040790 include poultry breeding stock, feed (e.g., grains, supplements), water, and specialized equipment for housing, egg collection, and processing. Producers also rely on a skilled workforce to manage the various aspects of the production process, from flock management to quality control and packaging.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 040790 is the birds' eggs themselves, which can be sold in their raw, preserved, or cooked form. These eggs find widespread use in the food industry, serving as ingredients in a variety of products, such as 040700 Eggs, birds', in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked, 190120 Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1905, and 210120 (Yeasts, active or inactive; other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002)).

Revisions to 040790

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 040790. The most recent 1 version of this code (040790) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 040790 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for birds' eggs, in shell; preserved or cooked

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/04'>04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0407'>0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040790'>040790: Birds' eggs, in shell; preserved or cooked</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040711'>040711: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040719'>040719: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040721'>040721: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040729'>040729: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)</a>"]

    

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