Fresh Chilled Pollock Roe from Japan
Fresh or chilled roe (fish eggs) from Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), prized for sushi and seafood dishes. Falls under HTS 0302.91.40 as 'other' edible fish roes of fresh or chilled fish, distinct from fillets or processed pellets.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 FDA prior notice and ensure seafood HACCP plans cover roe handling to meet import safety standards
• Label clearly as 'fresh chilled roe' with harvest date; pitfalls include rejection due to improper chilling evidence
• Check for endangered species restrictions on pollock sourcing to avoid customs holds