Fresh Chilled Sardine Roe from Japan
Fresh or chilled roe from Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax), used in Mediterranean recipes. HTS 0302.91.40 for other edible roes of fresh/chilled fish.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Sardines highly perishable; air freight with temp logs advised
• Avoid bulk with heads/tails (0302.99)
• FDA import alert checks for pilchards