HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0407.21 – Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)
HS code 0407.21 is the 6-digit subheading for birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens). It is used for large white eggs, medium brown eggs, free-range eggs, organic eggs and cage-free eggs.
What HS 0407.21 covers
This HS code covers fresh, unfertilized eggs from domestic hens (Gallus domesticus) that are intended for direct human consumption, commonly known as table eggs. This is a high-volume global commodity, traded extensively by egg producers, distributors, and retailers to meet daily consumer demand for protein. Key aspects of this trade include freshness, size grading, quality standards, and adherence to food safety regulations. International shipments require careful packaging and temperature-controlled logistics to ensure product integrity and extend shelf life from farm to consumer.
- Covers
- Large white eggs
- Medium brown eggs
- Free-range eggs
- Organic eggs
- Cage-free eggs
- Pasteurized shell eggs
- Examples
Eggland's Best Eggs, Happy Egg Co. Eggs, Cal-Maine Foods Eggs, various supermarket private label eggs
Codes often confused with 0407.21
Common mistake. Clearly distinct from 040711 (fertile chicken eggs for incubation) as these are unfertilized and intended for consumption, not hatching.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 040721, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 040721 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $719M 17% of world exports
- 2 Poland $653M 16% of world exports
- 3 Ukraine* ~$255M 6.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $4.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $923M 21% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $629M 14% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $293M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 0407.21
Brazil does not split HS 0407.21: its NCM code is 0407.21.00.
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 0407.21
What is HS code 040721?
HS code 040721 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens). This HS code covers fresh, unfertilized eggs from domestic hens (Gallus domesticus) that are intended for direct human consumption, commonly known as table eggs. This is a high-volume global commodity, traded extensively by egg producers, distributors, and retailers to meet daily consumer demand for protein. Key aspects of this trade include freshness, size grading, quality standards, and adherence to food safety regulations. International shipments require careful packaging and temperature-controlled logistics to ensure product integrity and extend shelf life from farm to consumer.
What products fall under HS code 040721?
Large white eggs, medium brown eggs, free-range eggs, organic eggs, cage-free eggs, pasteurized shell eggs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 040721?
Clearly distinct from 040711 (fertile chicken eggs for incubation) as these are unfertilized and intended for consumption, not hatching.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 040721?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 040721 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($719M, 17% of world exports), Poland ($653M) and Ukraine (about $255M). World exports came to about $4.2B, 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 040721?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 040721 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($923M, 21% of world imports), the Netherlands ($629M) and Hong Kong ($293M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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.
How is HS code 040721 structured?
HS code 040721 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 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 040721?
In Brazil, HS code 040721 is NCM 0407.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.