Product classification
HS code for Cooked eggs: 0407.90
Birds' eggs, in shell, preserved or cooked.
Classification of cooked eggs under HS 0407.90
Cooked eggs are classified under HS code 0407.90, which falls within Chapter 4 of the Harmonized System, covering dairy produce, birds' eggs, and other edible products of animal origin. The classification logic is dictated by the state of the product: it remains in the shell. While fresh eggs are categorized under subheadings like 0407.11 or 0407.21 depending on the species and fertility, the subheading 0407.90 is a residual category for eggs that have been preserved or cooked while still in their shells. According to the General Interpretative Rules (GIR), specifically GIR 1, the heading text for 0407 explicitly includes eggs that are 'preserved or cooked.' This means that as long as the egg remains within its natural protective casing, it does not move to Chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations) or Chapter 16, even if it has undergone significant thermal processing like boiling or steaming.
- Covers
- Hard-boiled eggs in shell
- Soft-boiled eggs in shell
- Century eggs (preserved eggs) in shell
- Salted duck eggs in shell
- Steam-cooked bird eggs in shell
- Also under 0407.90
- Wei-Chuan Century Eggs
- Marinated Quail Eggs (various brands)
- Salted Duck Eggs (Asian brands)
- Pre-cooked Hard-Boiled Eggs (e.g., Eggland's Best)
- Bay View Foods Pickled Eggs
Codes often confused with 0407.90
Common mistake. A frequent error involves misclassifying cooked eggs under HS code 0408. This code is reserved for birds' eggs not in shell, and egg yolks, whether fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, molded, frozen, or otherwise preserved. If the shell is removed after cooking, the product must move to 0408. Another common mistake is using 2106.90 for 'food preparations not elsewhere specified,' which is only applicable if the eggs have been significantly transformed or mixed with other ingredients to the point they lose the character of a simple cooked egg.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040790 (the code used for cooked eggs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040790 (the code used for cooked eggs) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 12% 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 040790, not only cooked eggs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $60M 25% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $52M 22% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $22M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $243M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $25M 12% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $24M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $23M 10% of world imports
World total: $216M 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 cooked eggs
Brazil classifies cooked eggs under NCM 0407.90.00: HS 0407.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cooked eggs
What is the HS code for Cooked eggs?
The HS code for Cooked eggs is 040790 (Birds' eggs, in shell; preserved or cooked). The HS code for cooked eggs in their shell is 0407.90. If the eggs are cooked and peeled, they are classified under 0408.99.
How do I classify Cooked eggs for customs?
Cooked eggs is classified under HS code 040790 — Birds' eggs, in shell; preserved or cooked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the eggs are salted?
No, as long as the salted eggs remain in their shell, they are still classified under 0407.90 as 'preserved' eggs.
Which countries are the top exporters of cooked eggs (HS 040790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040790 (the code used for cooked eggs) in UN Comtrade data were China ($60M, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($52M) and Denmark ($22M). World exports came to about $243M, 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 cooked eggs (HS 040790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040790 (the code used for cooked eggs) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($25M, 12% of world imports), Hong Kong ($24M) and France ($23M). World imports came to about $216M, 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 Cooked eggs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040790 for Cooked 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 cooked eggs in Brazil?
In Brazil, cooked eggs (HS 040790) is classified under NCM 0407.90.00.