HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0408.99 – 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
HS code 0408.99 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for liquid whole egg, frozen whole egg, liquid egg white, pasteurized liquid egg white and pre-cooked egg white patties.
What HS 0408.99 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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
Codes often confused with 0408.99
Common mistake. 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'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 040899, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 040899 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 $340M 33% of world exports
- 2 Poland $106M 10% of world exports
- 3 Spain $100M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $180M 19% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $131M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $105M 11% of world imports
World total: $960M 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 0408.99
Brazil does not split HS 0408.99: its NCM code is 0408.99.00.
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 0408.99
What is HS code 040899?
HS code 040899 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 040899?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 040899 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($340M, 33% of world exports), Poland ($106M) and Spain ($100M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 040899?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 040899 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($180M, 19% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($131M) and France ($105M). World imports came to about $960M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 040899?
In Brazil, HS code 040899 is NCM 0408.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.