Fertilized Chicken Hatching Eggs
Fresh fertilized eggs from Gallus domesticus (domestic chickens) in shell, specifically intended for incubation to produce chicks. These eggs are not from broiler breeds and are not designated for broiler hatching, making them fall under the 'Other' category of fertilized eggs for incubation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the eggs are from broiler breeds and intended for hatching broilers
This item specifically covers fertilized eggs for incubation from broiler chicken breeds.
If imports exceed the quota allocation or no permit is held
This is the over access commitment item for the same goods, with a higher duty rate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure you have a valid quota allocation or permit to benefit from the within access commitment rate; otherwise, the over access commitment rate applies and is significantly higher
• Verify the eggs are not from broiler breeds (e.g
• Cornish Cross) to avoid classification under sibling items
• Keep documentation proving the eggs are fertilized and intended for incubation
Related Products under Tariff item 0407.11.91
Broiler Breed Fertilized Chicken Eggs
Fertilized eggs from broiler chicken breeds such as Cornish Cross, packaged in shell for incubation in commercial hatcheries. These eggs are of the species Gallus domesticus and are specifically intended for hatching, not for consumption. They fall under tariff item 0407.11.91 as fertilized eggs for incubation of fowls, within the access commitment quota.
Cornish Cross Broiler Hatching Eggs
Fertilized eggs from fast-growing Cornish Cross hybrid chickens, in shell for incubation to produce meat birds. These eggs are of the species Gallus domesticus and are designated for hatching, not for human consumption. They are classified under tariff item 0407.11.91 as fertilized eggs for incubation of fowls, within the access commitment quota.
Free-Range Fertilized Chicken Incubation Eggs
Fertilized eggs produced by free-range Gallus domesticus flocks, fresh in shell and suitable only for incubation. These eggs are not from broiler breeds and are not designated for broiler hatching, so they are classified under the 'Other' category for fertilized eggs for incubation.
Heritage Breed Chicken Hatching Eggs
Fertilized eggs from heritage chicken breeds such as Rhode Island Red or Plymouth Rock, supplied in shell for small farm incubation. These eggs are not from broiler breeds and are not designated for broiler hatching, so they fall under the 'Other' category for fertilized eggs for incubation.
Hy-Line Layer Fertilized Eggs
Fertilized eggs from Hy-Line brown or white layer breeds, preserved fresh in shell exclusively for incubation stock replenishment. These eggs are not from broiler breeds and are not designated for broiler hatching, so they are classified under the 'Other' category for fertilized eggs for incubation.
Layer Hen Fertilized Incubation Eggs
Fertilized eggs from commercial layer breeds such as Leghorn chickens, in shell and preserved fresh for hatching replacement hens. These eggs are not from broiler breeds and are not designated for broiler hatching, so they fall under the 'Other' category for fertilized eggs for incubation.