Product classification
HS code for Egg yolk powder: 0408.11
Eggs, birds' eggs, yolks, dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of egg yolk powder under HS 0408.11
Egg yolk powder is classified under HS code 040811. This classification falls within Chapter 4, which encompasses dairy produce, birds' eggs, and other edible products of animal origin. Heading 0408 specifically covers birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, whether fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, molded, frozen, or otherwise preserved. The subheading 040811 is explicitly designated for dried egg yolks. Unlike egg whites, which transition to Chapter 35 when dried due to their protein characteristics, egg yolks remain in Chapter 4 regardless of their state of dehydration. This classification applies even if the egg yolk powder contains added sugar or other sweetening matter, as noted in the heading description. The classification follows GIR 1 and GIR 6, ensuring that the product is identified by its specific component (the yolk) and its physical state (dried).
- Covers
- Pure dried egg yolk powder
- Dried egg yolk with anti-caking agents
- Pasteurized dried egg yolk
- Dried egg yolk with added salt or sugar
- Enzyme-modified dried egg yolk
- 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. A common misclassification occurs when egg yolk powder is placed under HS code 3502, which is for albumins. While egg whites belong there, yolks do not. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use HS code 210690 for food preparations, but since egg yolk powder is a primary egg product specifically named in heading 0408, the specific code 040811 takes precedence over the general basket category of Chapter 21.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040811 (the code used for egg yolk powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040811 (the code used for egg yolk powder) 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 egg yolk powder.
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 egg yolk powder
Brazil classifies egg yolk powder 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 egg yolk powder
What is the HS code for Egg yolk powder?
The HS code for Egg yolk powder is 040811 (Eggs; birds' eggs, yolks, dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The HS code for egg yolk powder is 040811, which covers dried birds' egg yolks.
How do I classify Egg yolk powder for customs?
Egg yolk powder 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 the HS code change if sugar is added to the powder?
No, HS code 040811 specifically includes egg yolks whether or not they contain added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Which countries are the top exporters of egg yolk powder (HS 040811)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040811 (the code used for egg yolk powder) 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 egg yolk powder (HS 040811)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040811 (the code used for egg yolk powder) 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 Egg yolk powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040811 for Egg yolk powder 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 egg yolk powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, egg yolk powder (HS 040811) is classified under NCM 0408.11.00.