Product classification
HS code for Chicken eggs: 0407.21
Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens).
Classification of chicken eggs under HS 0407.21
Chicken eggs intended for consumption are classified under HS code 0407.21. Chapter 4 covers 'Dairy produce; birds\' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included.' Heading 0407 specifically addresses birds\' eggs, in shell, whether fresh, preserved, or cooked. The subheading 21 is designated for 'Other fresh eggs' (meaning not for incubation) of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus. This classification is strictly for eggs that remain in their shells. The distinction between 0407.11 (fertilized eggs for hatching) and 0407.21 (table eggs) is critical and is usually determined by the intended use and the biological state of the eggs at the time of import. These eggs must be fresh and not preserved or cooked to remain in this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Fresh chicken eggs in shell
- Organic and free-range chicken eggs
- White and brown table eggs
- Unfertilized domestic hen eggs
- Also under 0407.21
Eggland's Best Eggs, Happy Egg Co. Eggs, Cal-Maine Foods Eggs, various supermarket private label eggs
Codes often confused with 0407.21
Common mistake. The most frequent error is confusing 0407.21 with 0407.11. Code 0407.11 is exclusively for hatching eggs (fertilized). Another common mistake is using 0408.11 or 0408.19, which are for egg yolks, or 0408.91, which is for eggs not in shell (liquid or dried eggs). If the shell is removed, the product cannot stay in heading 0407.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040721 (the code used for chicken eggs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040721 (the code used for chicken eggs) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 040721, not only chicken eggs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $719M 17% of world exports
- 2 Poland $653M 16% of world exports
- 3 Ukraine* ~$255M 6.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $4.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $923M 21% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $629M 14% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $293M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 chicken eggs
Brazil classifies chicken eggs under NCM 0407.21.00: HS 0407.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chicken eggs
What is the HS code for Chicken eggs?
The HS code for Chicken eggs is 040721 (Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)). The HS code for fresh chicken eggs in shell, intended for consumption, is 0407.21.
How do I classify Chicken eggs for customs?
Chicken eggs is classified under HS code 040721 — Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What code is used for liquid chicken eggs?
Liquid chicken eggs (without shells) are classified under heading 0408, specifically 0408.99 if they are not dried.
Which countries are the top exporters of chicken eggs (HS 040721)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040721 (the code used for chicken eggs) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($719M, 17% of world exports), Poland ($653M) and Ukraine (about $255M). World exports came to about $4.2B, 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 chicken eggs (HS 040721)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040721 (the code used for chicken eggs) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($923M, 21% of world imports), the Netherlands ($629M) and Hong Kong ($293M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Chicken eggs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040721 for Chicken eggs is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chicken eggs in Brazil?
In Brazil, chicken eggs (HS 040721) is classified under NCM 0407.21.00.