About HS Code 040899
This HS code covers birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only) that are processed but not dried. This includes fresh, cooked, molded, frozen, or otherwise preserved whole eggs or egg whites, with or without added sugar or sweetening. These products are widely used in the food service sector, bakeries, and food manufacturing for convenience, consistency, and food safety. Liquid whole eggs and egg whites, often pasteurized, offer a ready-to-use solution, eliminating the need for cracking and separating eggs, reducing labor costs and potential contamination risks. Trade in these items is driven by the demand for high-volume, standardized egg ingredients in commercial settings, requiring efficient cold chain logistics for transport and storage.
Products Under This Code
Liquid whole egg, frozen whole egg, liquid egg white, pasteurized liquid egg white, pre-cooked egg white patties, frozen scrambled egg mix, molded whole egg products
Real World Examples
Eggland's Best Liquid Egg Whites, Michael Foods Liquid Whole Egg, Papetti's Frozen Scrambled Egg Mix, Cal-Maine Foods Liquid Egg Products, Global Food Group Liquid Egg White
Common Misclassification
This code covers processed whole eggs or whites that are *not* dried. It could be confused with 040891 (dried whole eggs/whites) or 040819 (other processed yolks, not dried). The key is 'not dried' and 'not yolks only'.
Products Classified Under 0408.99
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers include food service and manufacturing sectors in the EU, Japan, and North America; major exporters are often the US, Netherlands, and China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 040899?
HS code 040899 covers: Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This HS code covers birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only) that are processed but not dried. This includes fresh, cooked, molded, frozen, or otherwise preserved whole eggs or egg whites, with or without added sugar or sweetening. These products are widely used in the food service sector, bakeries, and food manufacturing for convenience, consistency, and food safety. Liquid whole eggs and egg whites, often pasteurized, offer a ready-to-use solution, eliminating the need for cracking and separating eggs, reducing labor costs and potential contamination risks. Trade in these items is driven by the demand for high-volume, standardized egg ingredients in commercial settings, requiring efficient cold chain logistics for transport and storage.
What products fall under HS code 040899?
Liquid whole egg, frozen whole egg, liquid egg white, pasteurized liquid egg white, pre-cooked egg white patties, frozen scrambled egg mix, molded whole egg products
What are common misclassifications for HS code 040899?
This code covers processed whole eggs or whites that are *not* dried. It could be confused with 040891 (dried whole eggs/whites) or 040819 (other processed yolks, not dried). The key is 'not dried' and 'not yolks only'.
How is HS code 040899 structured?
HS code 040899 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.