Frozen Atlantic Herring Roe from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• 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