Frozen Alaska Pollock Roe from China
Frozen roe extracted from Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), a North Pacific whitefish, classified under HTS 0303.91.4050 as frozen fish roe. This edible product is typically used in sushi, seafood salads, or as a delicacy ingredient. It falls here due to being specifically identified frozen roe of this species, excluding fillets or other meat.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name Theragra chalcogramma via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 provisions; provide certificates of origin and processing records
• Check for proper freezing chain (below -18°C) to prevent reclassification as fresh under 0302