Product classification
HS code for Dried egg yolk: 0408.11
Eggs, birds' eggs, yolks, dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of dried egg yolk under HS 0408.11
Dried egg yolk is classified under HS code 0408.11. Chapter 4 of the Harmonized System covers dairy produce and birds' eggs. Heading 0408 specifically addresses birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, whether fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, molded, frozen, or otherwise preserved. Subheading 0408.11 is specifically for dried egg yolks. This classification applies whether or not the yolks contain added sugar or other sweetening matter, which is a common addition for industrial baking applications. The primary factor for this classification is that the product consists of the yolk portion of the egg, separated from the white, and has had its moisture removed through dehydration or spray-drying.
- Covers
- Dehydrated egg yolk powder
- Dried sugared egg yolks
- Spray-dried yolk solids
- Pasteurized dried egg yolks
- Dried egg yolks with anti-caking agents
- Also under 0408.11
- Ovostar Dried Egg Yolk Powder
- Sanovo Dried Egg Yolk
- Rembrandt Foods Dried Egg Yolk
- Michael Foods Dried Egg Yolk
- Eurovo Dried Egg Yolk
Codes often confused with 0408.11
Common mistake. Dried egg yolk is commonly confused with 0408.91, which is the code for dried whole birds' eggs. If the product contains any significant portion of the egg white, it must be classified as a whole egg under 0408.91. It is also frequently confused with 3502.11, which is the code for dried egg albumin (egg whites). Importers must ensure the product is strictly the yolk to use 0408.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040811 (the code used for dried egg yolk), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040811 (the code used for dried egg yolk) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 27% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 040811, not only dried egg yolk.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $73M 27% of world exports
- 2 India $44M 16% of world exports
- 3 France $32M 12% of world exports
World total: $271M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $46M 16% of world imports
- 2 Japan $25M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Poland $18M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $284M 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 dried egg yolk
Brazil classifies dried egg yolk under NCM 0408.11.00: HS 0408.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dried egg yolk
What is the HS code for Dried egg yolk?
The HS code for Dried egg yolk is 040811 (Eggs; birds' eggs, yolks, dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The HS code for dried egg yolk is 0408.11.
How do I classify Dried egg yolk for customs?
Dried egg yolk is classified under HS code 040811 — Eggs; birds' eggs, yolks, dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include yolks with added sugar?
Yes, HS code 0408.11 includes dried egg yolks whether or not they contain added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried egg yolk (HS 040811)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040811 (the code used for dried egg yolk) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($73M, 27% of world exports), India ($44M) and France ($32M). World exports came to about $271M, 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 dried egg yolk (HS 040811)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040811 (the code used for dried egg yolk) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($46M, 16% of world imports), Japan ($25M) and Poland ($18M). World imports came to about $284M, 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 Dried egg yolk the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040811 for Dried egg yolk 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 dried egg yolk in Brazil?
In Brazil, dried egg yolk (HS 040811) is classified under NCM 0408.11.00.