Fresh Duck Eggs in Shell from China
Fresh duck eggs still in their natural shells, neither preserved nor cooked, suitable for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0407.90.00.00 as 'other' birds' eggs in shell that are not chicken eggs (0407.21/0407.29). These eggs meet the criteria for fresh birds' eggs from ducks, a common non-chicken variety.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify eggs are in natural shell and fresh/not preserved; provide veterinary health certificates confirming avian disease-free status
• Check for import licenses if subject to bird flu restrictions; avoid misclassification as chicken eggs under 0407.21
• Ensure proper cooling chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims at customs