Product classification
HS code for Frozen whole egg: 0408.99
Eggs, birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of frozen whole egg under HS 0408.99
Frozen whole egg is classified under HS code 0408.99. Chapter 4 of the Harmonized System covers dairy produce, birds' eggs, natural honey, and edible products of animal origin. Heading 0408 is specifically for birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, whether fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen, or otherwise preserved. The subheading 0408.99 is a residual category for "other" egg products that are not just yolks and are not dried. This includes whole eggs that have been removed from their shells, blended or whisked to a homogeneous state, and then frozen. The product may contain added sugar or other sweetening matter without changing its classification under this code. It is a vital classification for the food processing industry, where bulk liquid or frozen egg products are used as ingredients in industrial baking, pasta production, and confectionery. The classification depends on the fact that the egg is "not in shell" and is "frozen." If the product consisted only of egg yolks, it would be classified under a different subheading within the same heading. The integrity of the whole egg (white and yolk mixed) is the defining characteristic for 0408.99.
- Covers
- Frozen liquid whole bird eggs
- Frozen whisked whole eggs
- Frozen whole eggs with added salt
- Frozen whole eggs with added sugar
- Frozen pasteurized whole egg pulp
- Also under 0408.99
- Eggland's Best Liquid Egg Whites
- Michael Foods Liquid Whole Egg
- Papetti's Frozen Scrambled Egg Mix
- Cal-Maine Foods Liquid Egg Products
- Global Food Group Liquid Egg White
Codes often confused with 0408.99
Common mistake. Frozen whole egg is frequently misclassified under 0408.19, which is specifically for frozen egg yolks. Another common error is using 0407.21, which is for fresh eggs still in their shells. Furthermore, frozen egg whites (albumen) are often incorrectly placed here, but they are properly classified under HS code 3502.11 or 3502.19 as albumins. If the eggs are fully cooked and prepared as a meal, they would move to Chapter 21.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040899 (the code used for frozen whole egg), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040899 (the code used for frozen whole egg) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 040899, not only frozen whole egg.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $340M 33% of world exports
- 2 Poland $106M 10% of world exports
- 3 Spain $100M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $180M 19% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $131M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $105M 11% of world imports
World total: $960M 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 frozen whole egg
Brazil classifies frozen whole egg under NCM 0408.99.00: HS 0408.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen whole egg
What is the HS code for Frozen whole egg?
The HS code for Frozen whole egg is 040899 (Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The HS code for frozen whole egg is 0408.99.
How do I classify Frozen whole egg for customs?
Frozen whole egg is classified under HS code 040899 — Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen egg whites?
No, frozen egg whites are classified as egg albumin under HS code 3502.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen whole egg (HS 040899)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040899 (the code used for frozen whole egg) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($340M, 33% of world exports), Poland ($106M) and Spain ($100M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 frozen whole egg (HS 040899)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040899 (the code used for frozen whole egg) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($180M, 19% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($131M) and France ($105M). World imports came to about $960M, 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 Frozen whole egg the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040899 for Frozen whole egg 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 frozen whole egg in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen whole egg (HS 040899) is classified under NCM 0408.99.00.