Fresh Chilled Pollock Roe

Fresh or chilled pollock roe is a delicacy classified as 'other roes' under HTS 0302.91.40.90 for edible fish offal of fresh/chilled fish. It is prized in sushi and seafood markets for human consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.91.40Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen pollock roe is covered under 0303.91 for frozen livers, roes, and milt.

1604Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked, prepared or preserved

Prepared or preserved roes like ikura fall into Chapter 16 prepared fish products.

0309.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into pellets fit for human consumption

Per chapter notes, pellets agglomerated for human food use heading 0309, not 0302.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use insulated packaging with temperature monitors; CBP may inspect for freshness to prevent frozen misclassification

Include species identification and harvest certificates to meet Lacey Act requirements for traceability

Label clearly as 'edible roe' to distinguish from non-edible products and avoid penalties