Frozen Atlantic Salmon Roe
Frozen roe extracted from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), preserved through rapid freezing to maintain freshness and quality. Classified under HTS 0303.91.4040 as frozen salmon roe, part of edible fish offal excluding fillets. It is a delicacy used in sushi, garnishes, and seafood dishes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh/chilled salmon roe falls under heading 0302 for non-frozen fish offal, changing the chapter due to preservation state.
If smoked, cooked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved roe is classified in Chapter 16 as prepared fish products, not raw frozen offal.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, flours, meals, or pellets from fish offal go to heading 0309, excluding 0305-0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species origin with documentation to comply with section 609 if applicable; provide certificates of frozen state and roe purity
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as caviar leads to reclassification under higher duties
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Frozen King Salmon Roe
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Frozen Sockeye Salmon Roe
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Frozen Wild Alaskan Salmon Roe
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