Frozen Pasteurized Herring Roe from Japan
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.
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
• Pasteurization logs required for FDA prior notice; validate kill-step for Listeria in roe
• Label 'pasteurized' but not 'cooked' to maintain frozen offal status