Pasteurized In-Shell Chicken Eggs from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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