Fertilized Chicken Hatching Eggs from Germany
Fresh fertilized eggs from Gallus domesticus (domestic chickens) specifically intended for incubation to produce chicks. These eggs are in shell, unfertilized status confirmed, and meet the criteria for heading 0407 as birds' eggs for hatching purposes. They are handled under strict biosecurity to maintain viability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA VS import permit and health certificate verifying fertility and disease-free status; ensure eggs transported at 55-65°F to maintain hatchability
• Avoid misclassification as table eggs which fall under 0407.21