Pasteurized In-Shell Chicken Eggs
Fresh chicken eggs pasteurized in-shell to eliminate Salmonella while maintaining fresh status, from Gallus domesticus. Still classified under HTS 0407.21.00 as fresh eggs since pasteurization doesn't constitute preservation per HTS notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If thermal processing exceeds pasteurization levels
Heavy cooking/preservation shifts from fresh pasteurized to preserved eggs
If broken and pasteurized as liquid eggs
In-shell maintains 0407 classification; shell-less becomes food preparation
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice required for pasteurized eggs; provide pasteurization validation records
• Label clearly as 'pasteurized' to distinguish from raw fresh eggs
• Verify treatment doesn't alter fresh classification per CBP rulings
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