Egg collection and conveying

General facts

About this type of product or system in general — not about any supplier.

Application

Layer and breeder houses

Indicative HS heading

8436.29 — indicative six-digit heading; the national tariff line and any ruling decide[1]

Configuration choices

Options to decide before quoting; no supplier specification is verified on this page.

• Egg belt width and speed
• Elevators, cross conveyors and accumulators
• Direct link to a grader or farm packer

Project questions to answer first

• Which housing system and how many tiers?
• How many eggs per hour at peak?
• What is the distance to the packing room?

What to specify in your request

• Housing system and number of tiers
• Eggs per hour at peak collection
• Distance and layout to the packing room

Documents buyers commonly ask for

Where the product and route require them. Requirements differ by product and country; there is no single checklist.

• Throughput data with test conditions
• Layout drawings

Who does what

You (buyer)

State your specification, destination and documents; you keep your own import permissions and due diligence.

HatchMatch

Reviews the request and contacts suppliers on your behalf. It does not produce, sell or export the goods.

Producers and suppliers

Respond through HatchMatch and are responsible for their products meeting the rules that apply.

Related guides

• Egg collection systems
• Egg handling and grading systems

Related categories

• Hatchery systems
• Poultry housing systems
• Ventilation & climate control
• Feeding & watering

Sources and references

Published standards and reference sources for context — not endorsements and not evidence about any supplier.

1. World Customs Organization: HS Nomenclature 2022 edition (checked 2026-10-23)