Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked (heading 0407): importing markets
HS 0407 covers birds' eggs in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked, and has 6 subheadings. In 2025, according to UN Comtrade, Germany (USD 1,051 million)…
Published on 6 October 2026Updated on 6 October 2026
HS 0407 covers birds' eggs in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked, and has 6 subheadings. In 2025, according to UN Comtrade, Germany (USD 1,051 million) and the Netherlands (USD 758 million) were the two largest importers declared. For an exporter from Spain, the first step is to pin down the exact subheading, because rules and duties are applied at that level.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 6 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0407
- Chapter
- 04 · Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
- Subheadings
- 6
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,051,318,025 |
| Netherlands | 758,147,490 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 318,085,748 |
| France | 302,446,064 |
| Canada | 301,187,604 |
| Belgium | 266,093,817 |
| Italy | 223,011,626 |
| United States | 221,494,206 |
| Poland | 206,131,312 |
| Spain | 190,907,571 |
| Mexico | 189,250,807 |
| Singapore | 186,319,689 |
| United Kingdom | 180,512,135 |
| Czechia | 125,107,793 |
| Switzerland | 124,999,475 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 6 October 2026
What to know before exporting birds' eggs in shell
Heading 0407 belongs to chapter 04 of the Harmonized System, which groups dairy produce, birds' eggs, natural honey and other edible products of animal origin. The heading is split into 6 subheadings. Classification at that level is what customs, tariff schedules and health rules work with, so it is the first decision to settle.
The import table shows a market concentrated in Europe. Germany and the Netherlands lead the ranking, followed by Hong Kong SAR China, France and Canada. For a company exporting from Spain, several of the largest importers are EU members, which means the shipment is an intra-EU dispatch and not an export to a third country. Hong Kong, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Switzerland are outside the EU and follow customs procedures for third countries.
The figures are imports declared by each country from the world. They include every origin, so they measure the size of demand and not the room available to a Spanish supplier. Part of the trade may also be re-exports, especially in transit hubs. Before choosing a market, check which origins already supply it and at what level, using the bilateral flows in UN Comtrade or ITC Trade Map.
The duty applicable to a Spanish exporter depends on the subheading, the destination and the agreement in force. For EU destinations there is no customs duty, and for third countries it is looked up in Access2Markets by entering the code and the country. Access2Markets also lists the product requirements and rules of origin for each destination.
Eggs are a product of animal origin, so entry normally depends on sanitary and veterinary requirements and not only on tariffs. Which certificates, packing and marking rules apply, and whether the destination restricts imports for animal-health reasons, is set by the importing country's authority. Ask the importer for the current requirements and cross-check them in Access2Markets before quoting.
Source: Access2MarketsData for 2025Verified on 6 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 0407 cover?
HS 0407 covers birds' eggs in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked. It sits in chapter 04 of the Harmonized System and is divided into 6 subheadings, which is the level at which duties and sanitary rules are applied.
Which countries import the most birds' eggs in shell?
According to UN Comtrade data for 2025, Germany is the largest declared importer with USD 1,051 million, followed by the Netherlands with USD 758 million. Hong Kong SAR China, France and Canada complete the top five, each above USD 300 million.
Do I pay duties when exporting eggs from Spain to Germany or the Netherlands?
No customs duty applies, because both are EU members and goods circulate freely within the single market. Sanitary and traceability rules for eggs still apply, and the shipment is handled as an intra-EU dispatch, not as an export.
How do I find the duty for a non-EU destination such as Canada or Switzerland?
The duty depends on the subheading and on the trade agreement between the EU and the destination. It is looked up in Access2Markets by entering the product code and the destination country, which also shows the rules of origin and product requirements.
Does the import value show how much room there is for a Spanish exporter?
No. The figures are total imports declared by each country from all origins. To estimate real room, compare the suppliers already serving that market in the bilateral flows of UN Comtrade or ITC Trade Map.
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