Product classification
HS code for Fertilized bird eggs: 0407.19
Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens).
Classification of fertilized bird eggs under HS 0407.19
Fertilized bird eggs, excluding those of domestic hens, are classified under HS code 0407.19. This code is situated within Chapter 4, which covers dairy produce and birds' eggs. The classification logic follows a hierarchical structure: first, the product is identified as a bird's egg in shell (0407); second, it is identified as being for incubation (fertilized) rather than for consumption (0407.1); and finally, it is categorized as 'other' (0407.19) because it does not belong to the species Gallus domesticus. To be classified here, the eggs must be fresh and intended for hatching. This requires specific handling and storage conditions to maintain embryo viability, which distinguishes them from preserved or cooked eggs. Customs authorities often require veterinary certificates to verify the species and the intended use for incubation to prevent the bypass of food safety regulations or poultry industry protections.
- Covers
- Fertilized duck eggs for hatching
- Fertilized turkey eggs for incubation
- Fertilized goose eggs
- Fertilized quail eggs
- Fertilized ostrich or emu eggs
- Fertilized pheasant eggs
- Also under 0407.19
- Pekin duck fertile eggs
- Broad Breasted White turkey hatching eggs
- Coturnix quail fertile eggs
- Mallard duck hatching eggs
Codes often confused with 0407.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 0407.11, which is strictly reserved for fertilized eggs of domestic hens (Gallus domesticus). Another frequent error is classifying these eggs under 0407.29, which covers fresh eggs intended for human consumption rather than incubation. The distinction rests entirely on whether the egg is fertilized and intended for the production of live offspring. Furthermore, eggs not in shell are classified under 0408, regardless of their fertilization status.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040719 (the code used for fertilized bird eggs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040719 (the code used for fertilized bird eggs) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 040719, not only fertilized bird eggs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $78M 24% of world exports
- 2 Canada $46M 14% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $39M 12% of world exports
World total: $332M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $36M 12% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$34M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Iraq* ~$28M 9.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $303M 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 fertilized bird eggs
Brazil classifies fertilized bird eggs under NCM 0407.19.00: HS 0407.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fertilized bird eggs
What is the HS code for Fertilized bird eggs?
The HS code for Fertilized bird eggs is 040719 (Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)). The HS code for fertilized bird eggs (excluding domestic hens) intended for incubation is 0407.19.
How do I classify Fertilized bird eggs for customs?
Fertilized bird eggs is classified under HS code 040719 — Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are eggs for eating classified here?
No, eggs intended for human consumption are classified under subheadings 0407.21 through 0407.29, depending on the species.
Which countries are the top exporters of fertilized bird eggs (HS 040719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040719 (the code used for fertilized bird eggs) in UN Comtrade data were France ($78M, 24% of world exports), Canada ($46M) and Saudi Arabia ($39M). World exports came to about $332M, 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 fertilized bird eggs (HS 040719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040719 (the code used for fertilized bird eggs) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($36M, 12% of world imports), Russia (about $34M) and Iraq (about $28M). World imports came to about $303M, 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 Fertilized bird eggs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040719 for Fertilized bird 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 fertilized bird eggs in Brazil?
In Brazil, fertilized bird eggs (HS 040719) is classified under NCM 0407.19.00.