Fertilized Chicken Eggs for Incubation from Japan
Fresh fertilized chicken eggs in shell, specifically intended for incubation to hatch into chicks, classified under HTS 0407.19.00.00 as other fertilized eggs for incubation not from domestic fowl. These meet the criteria for birds' eggs in shell that are fertilized for hatching purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming fertilization status and freedom from diseases like avian influenza
• Check for any seasonal import restrictions or quotas on poultry products; declare exact intended use as incubation
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring eggs are not intended for human consumption, which changes heading