Birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS v2017 Code: 0408

About birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS code 0408 covers a diverse range of processed egg products, including egg yolks and whole eggs that have been dried, frozen, or otherwise preserved. These products play a crucial role in the global food industry, serving as key ingredients in a wide variety of food items, from baked goods to sauces and dressings. The trade in these processed egg products is an important component of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, contributing to economic activity and supporting livelihoods around the world.

Production process

The production of the egg products covered under HS code 0408 typically involves several key steps. First, eggs are sourced from 0407 Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked producers. The eggs are then processed, which may involve separating the yolks from the whites, drying, freezing, or other preservation methods. Specialized equipment and facilities are used to ensure the eggs are handled and processed in a safe and hygienic manner, preserving their quality and nutritional properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 0408 products include a reliable supply of fresh eggs, as well as energy, water, and processing equipment. Depending on the specific preservation method used, additional inputs such as drying or freezing equipment, packaging materials, and any necessary additives or preservatives may also be required. The availability and cost of these inputs can have a significant impact on the overall competitiveness and profitability of this industry.

Production outputs

The processed egg products covered under HS code 0408 are used as ingredients in a wide range of food items, including 1901 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products, and 2103 Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard. The trade in these processed egg products is an important component of the broader food and beverage industry.

Family tree for birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0408'>0408: Birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0401'>0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0402'>0402: Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0403'>0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yoghurt, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated, containing added sugar, sweetening matter, flavoured or added fruit or cocoa</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0404'>0404: Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0405'>0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0406'>0406: Cheese and curd</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0407'>0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0409'>0409: Honey; natural</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0410'>0410: Edible products of animal origin; not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040811'>040811: Eggs; birds' eggs, yolks, dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040819'>040819: Eggs; birds' eggs, yolks, fresh, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040891'>040891: Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/040899'>040899: Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]


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