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      "question": "What does HS code 0408.99 cover?",
      "answer": "HS code 0408.99 covers 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, other than those classified in 0408.91."
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      "question": "Which heading and chapter is HS code 0408.99 in?",
      "answer": "HS code 0408.99 is in heading 04.08 (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) in chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included)."
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      "question": "Where are goods of heading 04.08 classified when 0408.99 doesn’t fit?",
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      "question": "Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 0408.99?",
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        "Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling."
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