Fresh Emu Eggs in Shell from Japan
Large fresh emu eggs in shell, prized for their size and nutrition in specialty diets. HTS 0407.29.00.00 covers these as fresh other bird eggs. They are unpreserved and in natural shell condition.
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
• Obtain special permits for ratite (ostrich/emu) products from USDA Wildlife Services
• Ship in custom cradles due to size to prevent shell cracks during transport
• Test for internal quality (candling) and document to affirm freshness status