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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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