Frozen Icelandic Herring Roe for Sushi from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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