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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flaked and fit for direct human consumption
Flours, meals or flaked roe ready for eating fall under 0309 per chapter exclusions from 0305-0308.
If pickled in vinegar post-freezing
Fruit/veg/nut preserves don't fit, but vinegar-pickled roe uses Chapter 20 for prepared foods.
If for cod roe instead of herring
Subheading 0303.92 specifies cod roes, changing classification based on fish species.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Japanese market standards require ATPDE (Approved Treatment Program Detail Establishment) docs for pathogens
• Segment count per oz must be documented if graded; customs may inspect for quality misrepresentation
• Avoid bulk packaging over 10kg without secondary venting to prevent thaw/refreeze issues
Related Products under HTS 0303.91.40.20
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.
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.
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.