Frozen Atlantic Herring Roe
Frozen roe extracted from Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), packaged in bulk for food processing. Classified under HTS 0303.91.4020 as frozen herring roe, which is edible fish offal not further processed into flours or pellets. It falls specifically in this subheading due to being roe from herring, distinct from fillets or other meat.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets agglomerated from herring roe fall under heading 0309 per chapter notes, shifting from raw offal classification.
If smoked, cooked or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved fish roe moves to Chapter 16, excluding simply frozen products under Chapter 3.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh or chilled herring roe is classified under the parallel heading 0302 for non-frozen fish offal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species as herring (Clupea harengus) with documentation to avoid reclassification; include scientific name on invoices
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and country-of-origin labeling; test for contaminants like heavy metals common in roe
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper cold chain documentation, which can lead to spoilage claims at customs
Related Products under HTS 0303.91.40.20
Frozen Pacific Herring Roe on Kelp
Frozen roe from Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) adhered to kelp sheets, a delicacy prepared for Japanese cuisine. HTS 0303.91.4020 applies as it's frozen herring roe (edible offal), with kelp considered incidental packaging not altering the principal classification. Excludes processed flours or pellets per chapter notes.
Frozen Icelandic Herring Roe for Sushi
High-grade frozen roe from Icelandic herring fisheries, graded for sushi (kazunoko) use with minimal membrane. HTS 0303.91.4020 covers this as frozen 'other' herring roe, part of edible offal excluding advanced processing. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of pellets.
Bulk Frozen Norwegian Herring Roe
Frozen herring roe sourced from Norwegian fisheries, packed in 20kg blocks for industrial food production like pasta fillings. Fits HTS 0303.91.4020 as 'other' frozen herring roe and milt, being edible offal excluding fillets. Not pellets or flours as defined in chapter notes.
Frozen Alaskan Herring Roe Sacs
Intact frozen sacs of roe from Alaskan herring, vacuum-sealed for retail sale as gourmet ingredient. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.91.4020 for frozen livers, roes and milt of herring. Remains raw offal, unfit for immediate consumption without thawing/processing.
Frozen Pasteurized Herring Roe
Herring roe frozen after pasteurization for extended shelf life in gourmet applications. Still classified under HTS 0303.91.4020 as frozen roe offal since pasteurization doesn't constitute full preparation/preservation. Distinguishes from flours or binder-agglomerated pellets.