Chilled Bottarga di Muggine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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