Birds' eggs, in shell; preserved or cooked

HS v2022 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. As a versatile and widely consumed commodity, birds' eggs are a staple ingredient in various culinary applications across the world, making this industry an integral part of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

Production process

The production of birds' eggs involves the rearing and management of poultry, primarily chickens, ducks, and other egg-laying birds. Farmers and producers employ a range of techniques to ensure a consistent and high-quality supply of eggs, including proper housing, feeding, and health management of the birds. Eggs are typically collected, cleaned, graded, and packaged for distribution and sale, either in their raw form or after undergoing preservation or cooking processes.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the birds' egg industry include the breeding and rearing of poultry, feed and water for the birds, as well as specialized equipment and facilities for egg collection, processing, and storage. Producers may also require access to transportation and logistics infrastructure to facilitate the distribution of their products to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of the birds' egg industry is the eggs themselves, which can be sold in their raw, preserved, or cooked form. These eggs may be consumed directly or used as ingredients in a wide range of food products, including 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)), among others.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 040790.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/04'>04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0407'>0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040790'>040790: Birds' eggs, in shell; preserved or cooked</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/040711'>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/v2022/040719'>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/v2022/040721'>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/v2022/040729'>040729: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)</a>"]

    

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