Customs tariff code 0408.11: Eigelb, getrocknet
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 0408.11 covers Eigelb, getrocknet. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
0408.11 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 04. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 0408.11
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 04DAIRY PRODUCE; BIRDS' EGGS; NATURAL HONEY; EDIBLE PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
- 0408Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- 0408.11Eigelb, getrocknet
From HS code to customs tariff code 0408.11
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| SADC EPA | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Fiji | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Japan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Papua New Guinea | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 0408 11 80: Zu dieser Unterposition gehören genießbares und ungenießbares Eigelb, anderes als solches der Unterposition 0408 11 20. Hierher gehört ebenfalls getrocknetes Eigelb, das durch Zusatz geringer Mengen chemischer Stoffe haltbar gemacht und das zum Herstellen von Back-, Teig- und ähnlichen Waren bestimmt ist. (entfallen) bis
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören ganze Eier, nicht in der Schale, und Eigelb von allen Vögeln. Die Waren dieser Position können frisch, getrocknet, in Dampf oder Wasser gekocht, geformt (zum Beispiel zylinderförmige „Langeier“), gefroren oder anders haltbar gemacht sein. Alle diese Waren, auch mit Zusatz von Zucker oder anderen Süßmitteln, gehören zu dieser Position ohne Rücksicht darauf, ob sie zur Ernährung oder zu technischen Zwecken (zum Beispiel zum Gerben) bestimmt sind. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören: a) Eieröl (Pos. 1506). b) Zubereitungen auf der Grundlage von Eiern, die Würzmittel, Gewürze oder andere Zusätze enthalten (Pos. 2106). c) Lecithin (Pos. 2923). d) Abgetrenntes Eiweiß (Albumin) (Pos. 3502).
1. Soweit nichts anderes bestimmt ist, gilt in diesem Abschnitt jede Bezugnahme auf eine bestimmte Tiergattung oder Tierart auch für Jungtiere dieser Gattung oder Art (RV C0101000). 2. Soweit nichts anderes bestimmt ist, gilt in der Nomenklatur jede Bezugnahme auf getrocknete Waren auch für entwässerte, eingedampfte oder gefriergetrocknete Waren (RV C0102000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 0408.11 cover?
Code 0408.11 covers Eigelb, getrocknet. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 0408.11?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 0408.11. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 0408.11?
The first six digits form the HS code: 040811. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 0408.11 have?
0408.11 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 0408.11 sit in the tariff?
0408.11 sits in this hierarchy: 04 DAIRY PRODUCE; BIRDS' EGGS; NATURAL HONEY; EDIBLE PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED > 0408 Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 0408.11?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 0408.11. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 0408.11 change?
0408.11 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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