Fresh Chilled Yellowtail Roe
Fresh or chilled roe from yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata) is other edible fish roe under tariff item 0302.91.00, commonly imported for sushi-grade applications. This product is unprocessed and kept chilled, making it an edible fish offal within the scope of this heading. It is not cured, smoked, or otherwise preserved.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | +25.0% | 28% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the roe is salted or dried
Salted or dried fish roe falls under heading 03.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide species identification (Seriola quinqueradiata) and confirm the roe is fresh or chilled, not frozen
• Ensure the product is free from additives and maintain a cold chain to prove its fresh state
• Declare the roe as edible fish offal for human consumption to align with this tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.91.00
Chilled Bottarga di Muggine
Chilled bottarga di muggine is fresh mullet roe sacs that have been lightly salted and air-dried just enough to preserve freshness without full curing. It is classified under tariff item 0302.91.00 as livers, roes and milt of fish, fresh or chilled, since the minimal processing does not transform it into a cured product. This edible fish offal retains its fresh or chilled character, making it suitable for this heading.
Chilled Mullet Fish Roe Sacs
Chilled mullet fish roe sacs are intact egg masses from mullet, packed on ice to maintain freshness without salting or drying. These are classified under tariff item 0302.91.00 as livers, roes and milt of fish, fresh or chilled, because they are unprocessed and kept in a chilled state. The product is an edible fish offal that falls within the scope of this heading.
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Chilled Sterlet Sturgeon Caviar
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Fresh Chilled Cod Liver
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