Smoked Salted Herring Roe
Smoked salted herring roe is herring roe that is first salted and then cold-smoked, creating a complex flavor profile prized in Nordic cuisine. This dual preservation method places it under tariff item 0305.20.00, which covers fish roe that is dried, smoked, salted, or in brine. It is commonly used in seafood spreads and gourmet dishes.
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 product is smoked whole herring rather than just the roe
Smoked whole fish, including herring, is classified under heading 03.05, but the specific subheading for smoked fish would apply.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the smoking process does not involve cooking, as cooked roe may be classified elsewhere
• Provide documentation showing the salting and smoking steps to support the tariff classification
• Check if the product requires a fish import permit under the Fish Inspection Act
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.20.00
Brined Capelin Roe
Brined capelin roe, commonly known as masago, is capelin fish roe preserved in a salt brine solution. This preservation method places it under tariff item 0305.20.00, which covers fish roe in brine. It is widely used as a sushi topping and in Japanese cuisine.
Brined Herring Roe Caviar
Herring roe packed in light brine to mimic caviar texture and taste, used as an affordable alternative in seafood platters. It falls under tariff item 0305.20.00 for other preserved herring roe, excluding flours or pellets.
Brined Kaluga Sturgeon Roe
Brined Kaluga sturgeon roe, a hybrid of Kaluga and Amur sturgeon, preserved in brine. This product is a form of fish roe that has been processed by brining, which falls under the tariff item for livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine.
Brined King Salmon Roe
Brined roe from king (Chinook) salmon, cured in a saltwater brine for optimal freshness and gloss. It is classified under tariff item 0305.20.00 as salmon roe in brine, adhering to chapter exclusions for pellets or flours.
Brined Mackerel Milt
Brined mackerel milt, the seminal fluid sacs from mackerel preserved in salt brine. This product is fish milt that has been brined, which falls under the tariff item for livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine.
Brined Pink Salmon Roe
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