Dried Egg Yolk Powder
Finely milled powder made from dehydrated egg yolks, typically used in baking and confectionery for richness and emulsification. Classified under HTS 0408.91.00.00 as dried egg yolks not in shell, preserved by drying without cooking or molding. Meets chapter requirements for preserved bird egg products fit for human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen rather than dried
Frozen egg yolks fall under 'otherwise preserved' rather than specifically dried category
If over 80% protein content by dry weight
High-protein egg albumin concentrates shift to chapter 35 as industrial proteins, per chapter exclusion note
If blended with other food ingredients
Egg preparations mixed with sugars/flavors beyond sweetening matter classify as food preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify supplier certificates confirm drying process only (no steaming/boiling) to avoid reclassification under other preserved egg subheadings
• Include lab analysis showing moisture content <5% and absence of shell fragments for CBP compliance
• Check FDA prior notice requirements and ensure no Mexican origin if subject to dairy-related quantitative restrictions
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Dried Duck Egg Yolk Powder
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Pasteurized Dried Egg White Powder
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Organic Dried Whole Egg Powder
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Dried Quail Egg Powder
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Sugar-Sweetened Dried Egg Yolk Solids
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