HS Code 040721: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)
What is HS Code 040721
HS Code 040721 covers Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens). It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section I — Live animals; animal products · Chapter 04 — Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included · Heading 0407 — Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.
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What does HS Code 040721 Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) Cover?
What HS Codes for Dairy, Eggs and Honey Do Not Cover
Chapter 04 covers dairy produce, birds' eggs, natural honey, and edible products of animal origin. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:
Soya milk and other plant-based "milks"
heading 2202 or Chapter 20
Ice cream
heading 2105
Casein, lactose, and milk-derived chemicals
Chapter 35 or 17
Whey protein powders marketed as supplements
heading 2106
This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.
