Chilled Bottarga di Muggine
Chilled bottarga di muggine is fresh mullet roe sacs lightly salted and air-dried just enough to preserve freshness without full curing. It qualifies for HTS 0302.91.4010 as chilled mullet roe, an edible fish offal product not further processed beyond basic chilling. This Italian delicacy is prized for its briny flavor in culinary applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of chilled
Freezing mullet roe moves it to 0302.92.4010 under frozen fish roes, altering the state from fresh/chilled.
If salt-cured or pressed for retail sale
If the roe is sufficiently processed (e.g., fully dried into bottarga), it becomes a preserved fish product under 1604.
If considered fish offal mixed with meat scraps
If not purely roe but contaminated with fish meat, it may fall under 0304 for other fish meat and offal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a commercial invoice specifying 'chilled mullet roe' and mullet species to distinguish from preserved products
• Ensure temperature logs for the entire supply chain to prove 'chilled' status and prevent reclassification as preserved
• Consult CBP for rulings on minimal salting, as excessive processing could shift to Chapter 16
Related Products under HTS 0302.91.40.10
Fresh Mullet Roe
Fresh mullet roe consists of the egg masses extracted from female grey mullet fish (Mugil cephalus), typically chilled to maintain freshness. It is classified under HTS 0302.91.4010 as fresh or chilled mullet roe, specifically within the category of edible fish roes excluding fillets and other fish meat. This product is a delicacy often used in sushi and seafood dishes.
Grey Mullet Roe Caviar
Grey mullet roe caviar is premium fresh or chilled eggs from Mugil cephalus, gently processed to separate grains while keeping them raw. Classified under HTS 0302.91.4010 as mullet roe, it remains in the fresh/chilled fish livers, roes category due to minimal handling. Popular as a sustainable alternative to sturgeon caviar.
Chilled Mullet Fish Roe Sacs
Chilled mullet fish roe sacs are intact egg masses from mullet, packed on ice for freshness without salting or drying. This product fits HTS 0302.91.4010 as other fresh or chilled mullet roe, part of edible fish offal. Commonly exported from Mediterranean fisheries for high-end gastronomy.
Fresh Karasumi Mullet Roe
Fresh karasumi mullet roe is Japanese-style raw roe from flathead mullet, chilled immediately after harvest. It is imported under HTS 0302.91.4010 as fresh mullet roe, emphasizing its status as chilled edible fish roe. Highly valued in Asian cuisine for grating over rice.