About HS Code 040819
This HS code encompasses birds' egg yolks that are processed but not dried, including those that are fresh, cooked, molded, frozen, or otherwise preserved, with or without added sugar or sweetening. This category serves the food service industry and food manufacturers requiring liquid or frozen egg yolk products for convenience, consistency, and safety. These yolks are pasteurized to ensure food safety and are used in a wide array of applications, from mayonnaise and custards to pasta and baked goods. Trade in these products is driven by the need for ready-to-use ingredients that reduce preparation time and minimize waste in commercial kitchens and factories. Logistics for these items often involve refrigerated or frozen transport to maintain product integrity.
Products Under This Code
Liquid egg yolk, frozen egg yolk, pasteurized liquid egg yolk, sugared frozen egg yolk, salted liquid egg yolk, pre-cooked egg yolk patties, molded egg yolk products
Real World Examples
Nestlé Professional Liquid Egg Yolk, Cal-Maine Foods Frozen Egg Yolk, Papetti's Liquid Egg Yolk, Global Food Group Frozen Egg Yolk, Ovo-Tech Liquid Egg Yolk
Common Misclassification
This code covers processed yolks that are *not* dried. It could be confused with 040811 (dried yolks) or 040899 (other processed whole eggs/whites, not dried). The distinction lies in 'yolks only' and the processing method being 'not dried'.
Products Classified Under 0408.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Key importers include food manufacturers in the EU, Japan, and North America; major exporters are often large egg producers in the US, Netherlands, and China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 040819?
HS code 040819 covers: 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. This HS code encompasses birds' egg yolks that are processed but not dried, including those that are fresh, cooked, molded, frozen, or otherwise preserved, with or without added sugar or sweetening. This category serves the food service industry and food manufacturers requiring liquid or frozen egg yolk products for convenience, consistency, and safety. These yolks are pasteurized to ensure food safety and are used in a wide array of applications, from mayonnaise and custards to pasta and baked goods. Trade in these products is driven by the need for ready-to-use ingredients that reduce preparation time and minimize waste in commercial kitchens and factories. Logistics for these items often involve refrigerated or frozen transport to maintain product integrity.
What products fall under HS code 040819?
Liquid egg yolk, frozen egg yolk, pasteurized liquid egg yolk, sugared frozen egg yolk, salted liquid egg yolk, pre-cooked egg yolk patties, molded egg yolk products
What are common misclassifications for HS code 040819?
This code covers processed yolks that are *not* dried. It could be confused with 040811 (dried yolks) or 040899 (other processed whole eggs/whites, not dried). The distinction lies in 'yolks only' and the processing method being 'not dried'.
How is HS code 040819 structured?
HS code 040819 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (04) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.