Product classification

HS code for Hatching eggs: 0407.19

Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens).

Classification of hatching eggs under HS 0407.19

Hatching eggs are classified under HS code 0407.19 according to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Heading 0407 covers birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved, or cooked. The structure of this heading distinguishes between fertilized eggs intended for incubation (hatching eggs) and those intended for consumption (table eggs). Subheading 0407.19 is a specific residual category for fertilized eggs for incubation from birds other than the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens). This classification is vital for international trade because hatching eggs are subject to stringent phytosanitary and veterinary controls that do not apply to standard edible eggs. The classification is determined by the biological state of the egg—specifically that it has been fertilized and is intended for the production of livestock—and the avian species from which it originates.

Covers
  • Fertilized duck eggs for incubation
  • Fertilized turkey eggs for hatching
  • Fertilized goose eggs for incubation
  • Fertilized guinea fowl eggs
  • Fertilized quail eggs for hatching
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 frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 0407.11, which is reserved exclusively for hatching eggs of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens). Importers often confuse these two codes when dealing with mixed poultry shipments. Additionally, non-fertilized eggs intended for consumption are classified under 0407.21 or 0407.29, depending on the species. Using the incorrect code can lead to significant delays at customs due to the different health certification requirements for hatching versus non-hatching eggs.

0407.11Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)0407.21Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)0407.29Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)

Top exporters and importers of HS 040719 (the code used for hatching eggs), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040719 (the code used for hatching 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 hatching eggs.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $78M
  2. 2 Canada $46M
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $39M

World total: $332M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $36M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$34M
  3. 3 Iraq* ~$28M

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 hatching eggs

Brazil classifies hatching 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 hatching eggs

What is the HS code for Hatching eggs?

The HS code for Hatching 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 hatching eggs from birds other than domestic hens is 0407.19. For domestic hens, the code is 0407.11.

How do I classify Hatching eggs for customs?

Hatching 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.

Does this code include eggs without shells?

No, HS code 0407.19 only applies to eggs in shell. Eggs without shells (liquid, frozen, or dried) are classified under heading 0408.

Which countries are the top exporters of hatching eggs (HS 040719)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040719 (the code used for hatching 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 hatching eggs (HS 040719)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 040719 (the code used for hatching 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 Hatching eggs the same in all countries?

The base HS code 040719 for Hatching 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 hatching eggs in Brazil?

In Brazil, hatching eggs (HS 040719) is classified under NCM 0407.19.00.