Pasteurized In-Shell Chicken Eggs from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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