HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0407.11 – Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)
HS code 0407.11 is the 6-digit subheading for birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens). It is used for broiler hatching eggs, layer hatching eggs, specific breed fertile eggs, parent stock eggs and grandparent stock eggs.
What HS 0407.11 covers
This HS code specifically covers fresh, fertilized eggs from domestic hens (Gallus domesticus) that are intended for incubation, not for consumption. These are vital commodities in the global poultry industry, traded by specialized hatcheries, poultry breeders, and agricultural suppliers. The trade focuses on genetics, breed purity, and disease-free status, as these eggs are the foundation for future broiler and layer flocks. Strict biosecurity measures and controlled environmental conditions are paramount during transport to ensure high hatchability rates and the health of the developing embryos.
- Covers
- Broiler hatching eggs
- Layer hatching eggs
- Specific breed fertile eggs
- Parent stock eggs
- Grandparent stock eggs
- Examples
- Cobb 500 hatching eggs
- Ross 308 hatching eggs
- Hy-Line Brown fertile eggs
- Arbor Acres hatching eggs
Codes often confused with 0407.11
Common mistake. This is distinct from 040721 (fresh table eggs of fowls) because these eggs are fertilized and specifically for incubation, requiring different health and genetic certifications.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 040711, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 040711 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 7.8% of world imports. Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.6% of its imports here ($6.7M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $471M 20% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $333M 14% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $278M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $186M 7.8% of world imports
- 2 Iraq* ~$157M 6.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Russia* ~$153M 6.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.6% of its imports here ($6.7M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0407.11
Brazil does not split HS 0407.11: its NCM code is 0407.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 04.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0407.11
What is HS code 040711?
HS code 040711 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens). This HS code specifically covers fresh, fertilized eggs from domestic hens (Gallus domesticus) that are intended for incubation, not for consumption. These are vital commodities in the global poultry industry, traded by specialized hatcheries, poultry breeders, and agricultural suppliers. The trade focuses on genetics, breed purity, and disease-free status, as these eggs are the foundation for future broiler and layer flocks. Strict biosecurity measures and controlled environmental conditions are paramount during transport to ensure high hatchability rates and the health of the developing embryos.
What products fall under HS code 040711?
Broiler hatching eggs, layer hatching eggs, specific breed fertile eggs, parent stock eggs, grandparent stock eggs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 040711?
This is distinct from 040721 (fresh table eggs of fowls) because these eggs are fertilized and specifically for incubation, requiring different health and genetic certifications.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 040711?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 040711 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($471M, 20% of world exports), the Netherlands ($333M) and Türkiye ($278M). World exports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 040711?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 040711 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($186M, 7.8% of world imports), Iraq (about $157M) and Russia (about $153M). World imports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.6% of its imports here ($6.7M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
How is HS code 040711 structured?
HS code 040711 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (04) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 040711?
In Brazil, HS code 040711 is NCM 0407.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.