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🇪🇺 Germany (EU) Import Tariff: HS 0408.99

Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

MFN Tariff Rate33.6%
FTA Rate (EVFTA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

14.6%
Savings: 19.0 percentage points
HS Code0408.99
ProductEggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇪🇺 Germany (EU)

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 0408.99 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore1.8%——
🇦🇪 UAE6%——
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia11.9%——
🇺🇸 United States14%——
🇦🇺 Australia15.6%3%UK-Australia FTA
🇨🇦 Canada18%0.7%CKFTA
🇰🇷 South Korea19.3%9%KAFTA/RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey20.8%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan21.1%5.9%ASTEP
🇬🇧 United Kingdom21.3%3.5%UK-Canada TCA
🇿🇦 South Africa26%8.9%EU-SADC EPA
🇲🇽 Mexico26.1%——
🇯🇵 Japan28.5%10.9%JAEPA/RCEP
🇹🇭 Thailand28.9%4.5%RCEP
🇻🇳 Vietnam29.9%10.1%RCEP
🇧🇷 Brazil31.9%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)(current)33.6%14.6%EVFTA
China34.6%4.3%ECFA
🇮🇩 Indonesia37.9%12.8%RCEP
🇮🇳 India55.6%——

Import Documents for Germany (EU)

Typical documents required when importing HS 0408.99 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

⚠️FDA Prior NoticeRequired
⚠️Milk Import Act PermitRequired
📋Tariff-Rate Quota LicenseMay apply

Related HS Codes in Germany (EU)

04.01Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing a0401.10Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, n0401.20Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, n0401.40Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, n0401.50Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, n04.02Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added s

View This Tariff in Other Countries

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Import Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter into Germany (EU)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 0408.99 in Germany (EU)?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter (HS 0408.99) into Germany (EU) is 33.6%. Under the EVFTA, a preferential rate of 14.6% may apply.
Does Germany (EU) have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 0408.99?
Yes. Under the EVFTA, the tariff may be reduced from 33.6% to 14.6%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 0408.99?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.8% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 0408.99 into Germany (EU)?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Germany (EU) before making business decisions.