Product classification
HS code for Whole egg powder: 0408.91
Eggs, birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of whole egg powder under HS 0408.91
Whole egg powder is classified under HS code 0408.91. This code is located in Chapter 4, which covers dairy produce, birds' eggs, and other edible products of animal origin. Heading 0408 specifically addresses birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks. The subheading 0408.91 is designated for "other" bird eggs (meaning the whole egg containing both white and yolk) that have been dried. The production of whole egg powder typically involves spray-drying or freeze-drying liquid whole eggs to remove moisture while maintaining the functional properties required for baking and food manufacturing. This classification applies regardless of whether the powder contains added sugar or other sweetening matter, as noted in the HS heading description. However, the product must consist of the natural ratio of egg white to yolk found in a whole egg. If the components were separated and then recombined in a non-natural ratio, or if only the yolks were dried, the classification would change. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of shelf-stable egg products, which are subject to strict veterinary and health certifications in most countries.
- Covers
- Dehydrated whole egg powder
- Spray-dried whole egg solids
- Dried whole birds' eggs (not in shell)
- Whole egg powder with added sugar
- Also under 0408.91
- Nutri-Egg Dried Whole Egg Powder
- OvoPro Egg White Powder
- Rose Acre Farms Dried Egg Products
- Rembrandt Foods Dried Egg White
- Eurovo Dried Whole Egg
Codes often confused with 0408.91
Common mistake. Whole egg powder is often confused with HS code 0408.11, which is specifically for dried egg yolks. It is also sometimes misclassified under HS code 3502.11, which is for egg albumin (dried egg whites). Distinguishing between the whole egg, the yolk, and the white is critical for correct duty application.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040891 (the code used for whole egg powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040891 (the code used for whole egg powder) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 22% 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 040891, not only whole egg powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $82M 22% of world exports
- 2 Italy $53M 15% of world exports
- 3 Poland $36M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $365M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $63M 16% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $30M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $27M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $406M 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 whole egg powder
Brazil classifies whole egg powder under NCM 0408.91.00: HS 0408.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about whole egg powder
What is the HS code for Whole egg powder?
The HS code for Whole egg powder is 040891 (Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The HS code for whole egg powder is 0408.91.
How do I classify Whole egg powder for customs?
Whole egg powder is classified under HS code 040891 — Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover dried egg whites?
No, dried egg whites (albumin) are classified under HS code 3502.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of whole egg powder (HS 040891)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040891 (the code used for whole egg powder) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($82M, 22% of world exports), Italy ($53M) and Poland ($36M). World exports came to about $365M, 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 whole egg powder (HS 040891)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040891 (the code used for whole egg powder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($63M, 16% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($30M) and the Netherlands ($27M). World imports came to about $406M, 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 Whole egg powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040891 for Whole egg 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 whole egg powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, whole egg powder (HS 040891) is classified under NCM 0408.91.00.