Sourcing shelled hard-boiled quail eggs from China
Shelled hard-boiled quail eggs from China have a listed UK duty of £29.00 per 100kg, rather than a percentage range. Great Britain requires approved origin and premises, health certification and import notification. Confirm approval for quail before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources shelled hard-boiled quail eggs.
Weight-based duty and import controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 0408 covers birds’ eggs without shells, including eggs cooked by boiling in water. For edible shelled hard-boiled quail eggs, the relevant supplied line is 0408 99 80 00, carrying £29.00 per 100kg for goods from China. The supplied facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension.
The tariff attaches veterinary control and import control of organic products. Egg-product imports require approved country and establishment status, with country approval covering the appropriate species. Confirm China’s current approval for quail with APHA and your customs broker before ordering. Health certification, advance import notification and entry through a relevant border control post also apply. Organic consignments from China require a Great Britain certificate of inspection.
Confirm the recipe, processing and preservation method with your broker using finding your commodity code. Only the edible cooked-egg line is shown because the other supplied lines cover different products. A percentage-duty worked order cannot be supported by this line. For the wider heading, see shelled hard-boiled hens’ eggs.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelled hard-boiled quail eggs for human consumption | 0408 99 80 00 | £29.00 per 100 kg | None |
Specify the egg, cooking and preservation
Specify quail eggs, fully hard-boiled and completely shelled. Agree egg size consistency, acceptable surface damage, white texture, yolk firmness and flavour against an approved sample. Record every added ingredient, including packing liquid. Distinguish chilled packs from products offered for ambient storage; ask for evidence supporting the cooking process, sealed pack and claimed shelf life.
Ask for the producing establishment’s identity and approval evidence, rather than relying on a trader’s address. Settle the import route and documentation before paying a deposit. For organic orders, check the exporter’s control body and country against the non-UK organic registers.
Inspection checklist
Eggs: check for shell fragments, torn whites, exposed yolks, uneven cooking and a texture that differs from the approved sample.
Packs: check seals, leakage, swelling, damaged containers and packing-liquid appearance; compare drained contents with the agreed specification.
Storage: review transport records against the supplier’s agreed storage conditions and check remaining shelf life at arrival. Request evidence for any ambient-storage claim.
Labels and documents: match batch details, producer and product description across packs and reports. Check allergen information and any necessary storage instructions. Review the health certificate and import notification with the broker.
What goes wrong
Peeling can leave shell fragments or remove enough white to expose the yolk. Excessive cooking can produce tough whites and an unwanted yolk colour. Rough handling can turn an agreed whole-egg product into broken pieces. Use a retained sample and written acceptance criteria when assessing a disputed batch.
A sealed pouch does not itself establish suitability for ambient storage. Treat leaking or swollen packs and unexplained storage deviations as reasons to hold the affected stock for assessment. An unlisted producing establishment can also lead to the consignment being held, rejected, re-exported or destroyed.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on shelled hard-boiled quail eggs from China?
The supplied tariff facts show £29.00 per 100kg under 0408 99 80 00, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension.
Can I import cooked quail eggs from China into Great Britain?
Confirm current country approval for quail and the producing establishment before ordering. Egg-product imports need the applicable health certificate, advance notification and a relevant border control post.
Can shelled cooked quail eggs travel without refrigeration?
Do not assume so from the packaging. Ask for evidence supporting the specific preservation process, sealed pack, storage conditions and shelf-life claim.
What should I check in a sample of peeled quail eggs?
Check shell fragments, damaged whites, exposed yolks, cooking consistency, texture, flavour and seal integrity. Compare the sample with the written specification.