HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0408.19 – 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
HS code 0408.19 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for liquid egg yolk, frozen egg yolk, pasteurized liquid egg yolk, sugared frozen egg yolk and salted liquid egg yolk.
What HS 0408.19 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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
Codes often confused with 0408.19
Common mistake. 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'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 040819, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 040819 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 $303M 44% of world exports
- 2 France $78M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $49M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $691M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $95M 14% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $75M 11% of world imports
- 3 Italy $75M 11% of world imports
World total: $664M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 0408.19
Brazil does not split HS 0408.19: its NCM code is 0408.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 04.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0408.19
What is HS code 040819?
HS code 040819 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 040819?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 040819 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($303M, 44% of world exports), France ($78M) and the United States ($49M). World exports came to about $691M, 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 040819?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 040819 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($95M, 14% of world imports), Belgium ($75M) and Italy ($75M). World imports came to about $664M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 040819?
In Brazil, HS code 040819 is NCM 0408.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.