Spray-Dried Egg Yolk Powder
Fine powder from spray-drying fresh hen egg yolks, with typical 48-52% fat content, ideal for mayonnaise production. Falls under HTS 0408.11.00.00 as dried egg yolks from birds' eggs not in shell. Preserved solely by dehydration without other processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole eggs rather than yolks only
Dried whole eggs (with whites) classify under 0408.19, distinct from pure yolk products in 0408.11
If for retail sale in consumer packaging under 5kg
Dried egg yolks prepared for retail become Chapter 19 food preparations, not bulk industrial ingredients
If not sufficiently dried (moisture >25%)
Partially dehydrated yolks may classify as fresh/chilled under 0407 if still perishable
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require FSIS inspection certificate and ensure packaging prevents rehydration; declare exact fat and moisture specs on entry docs
• Avoid misdeclaration as fresh yolks which have different rates
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