0408.99.00.00 - Other

This classification, HTS 0408.99.00.00, encompasses birds' eggs and egg yolks that are not in their shells and are preserved through methods other than drying. This includes products that have been rendered through steaming or boiling in water, whether they have been molded, frozen, or otherwise preserved using various techniques. The inclusion of added sugar or other sweetening matter does not preclude classification under this heading, provided the primary nature of the product remains birds' eggs or egg yolks.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, HTS 0408.91.00.00, which specifically covers dried birds' eggs and egg yolks. Therefore, any birds' egg or egg yolk product that is not in its shell and is preserved by any method *other than* drying, such as refrigeration, freezing, or heat treatment (steaming or boiling), will fall under this "Other" classification. The key differentiator is the preservation method employed, with drying being a distinct category.

As this is a leaf node in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, there are no further subcategories for HTS 0408.99.00.00. Classification within this heading is determined by the absence of the shell and the preservation method used, ensuring that all non-dried, preserved egg and egg yolk products are appropriately categorized. Practical classification relies on identifying the specific preservation technique applied to the de-shelled egg product.