HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0408.91 – Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
HS code 0408.91 is the 6-digit subheading for eggs, birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. It is used for dried whole egg powder, dried egg white powder (albumen), spray-dried egg white, sugared dried whole egg and enzyme-modified dried egg white.
What HS 0408.91 covers
This HS code covers dried birds' eggs, excluding yolks only, meaning dried whole eggs or dried egg whites (albumen), which may or may not contain added sugar or sweetening matter. These products are vital commodities in the global food ingredient market, prized for their functional properties such as binding, leavening, and foaming. They are extensively used in the baking industry, confectionery, processed meat products, and as protein supplements. Importers are typically food manufacturers and ingredient distributors seeking cost-effective, shelf-stable protein sources. Exporters benefit from the reduced weight and volume compared to liquid eggs, making international shipping more efficient. Strict quality control for microbiological safety and functional performance is paramount in this trade.
- Covers
- Dried whole egg powder
- Dried egg white powder (albumen)
- Spray-dried egg white
- Sugared dried whole egg
- Enzyme-modified dried egg white
- High-whip egg white powder
- Examples
- Nutri-Egg Dried Whole Egg Powder
- OvoPro Egg White Powder
- Rose Acre Farms Dried Egg Products
- Rembrandt Foods Dried Egg White
- Eurovo Dried Whole Egg
Codes often confused with 0408.91
Common mistake. This code is for dried whole eggs or whites, not yolks. It's distinct from 040811 (dried yolks) and 040899 (other processed whole eggs/whites, not dried). The 'dried' and 'not yolks only' are crucial for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 040891, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 040891 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 $82M 22% of world exports
- 2 Italy $53M 15% of world exports
- 3 Poland $36M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $365M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $63M 16% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $30M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $27M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $406M 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 0408.91
Brazil does not split HS 0408.91: its NCM code is 0408.91.00.
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 0408.91
What is HS code 040891?
HS code 040891 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This HS code covers dried birds' eggs, excluding yolks only, meaning dried whole eggs or dried egg whites (albumen), which may or may not contain added sugar or sweetening matter. These products are vital commodities in the global food ingredient market, prized for their functional properties such as binding, leavening, and foaming. They are extensively used in the baking industry, confectionery, processed meat products, and as protein supplements. Importers are typically food manufacturers and ingredient distributors seeking cost-effective, shelf-stable protein sources. Exporters benefit from the reduced weight and volume compared to liquid eggs, making international shipping more efficient. Strict quality control for microbiological safety and functional performance is paramount in this trade.
What products fall under HS code 040891?
Dried whole egg powder, dried egg white powder (albumen), spray-dried egg white, sugared dried whole egg, enzyme-modified dried egg white, high-whip egg white powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 040891?
This code is for dried whole eggs or whites, not yolks. It's distinct from 040811 (dried yolks) and 040899 (other processed whole eggs/whites, not dried). The 'dried' and 'not yolks only' are crucial for correct classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 040891?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 040891 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($82M, 22% of world exports), Italy ($53M) and Poland ($36M). World exports came to about $365M, 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 040891?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 040891 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($63M, 16% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($30M) and the Netherlands ($27M). World imports came to about $406M, 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 040891 structured?
HS code 040891 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 040891?
In Brazil, HS code 040891 is NCM 0408.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.