Fresh Chilled Salmon Milt
Fresh or chilled salmon milt (semen) is edible fish offal under HTS 0302.91.40.90 as 'other milt' from fresh/chilled fish. It is used in Japanese cuisine and nutritional products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen milt reclassifies to heading 0303 for frozen edible offal.
If specifically cod milt
Statistical breakout exists for cod milt under 0302.92, but others remain in 0302.91.40.90.
If further processed into food preparations
Milt extracts or preparations for food use may shift to Chapter 21 miscellaneous edibles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming free of pathogens, especially for Pacific salmon species
• Declare exact species (e.g
• Oncorhynchus) to comply with USFWS import permits if endangered listings apply
Related Products under HTS 0302.91.40.90
Fresh Chilled Cod Liver
Fresh or chilled cod livers are edible fish offal classified under HTS 0302.91.40.90 as they fall within 'other livers, roes and milt' excluding fillets. These are typically used for human consumption in dishes like liver pâté or nutritional supplements.
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.
Fresh Chilled Tuna Liver
Fresh or chilled livers from tuna species are classified under HTS 0302.91.40.90 as other edible fish livers from fresh/chilled fish, excluding fillets. Prized for high omega-3 content in gourmet and supplement markets.
Fresh Chilled Snapper Liver
Fresh or chilled livers from red snapper are edible fish offal under HTS 0302.91.40.90. Popular in Caribbean and Asian cuisines.
Fresh Chilled Mullet Roe
Fresh or chilled grey mullet roe, classified under HTS 0302.91.40.90 as other edible roes from fresh/chilled fish. Known as 'karasumi' in Japanese markets.
Fresh Chilled Sea Bass Milt
Fresh or chilled European sea bass milt is other milt under HTS 0302.91.40.90. Imported for high-end aquaculture byproduct use.