Frozen Wild-Caught Alaska Pollock Roe

Frozen roe from wild-caught Alaska pollock sourced from Bering Sea fisheries, preserved whole for premium sushi-grade use. HTS 0303.91.4050 applies to this specific frozen roe variety, distinguishing it from other fish roes or fillets. It's a key ingredient in Japanese tobiko-style dishes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.91.40Same rate: 35%

If roe from other unspecified fish species

Specific species like Alaska pollock have dedicated subheadings; others go to residual 'other' category.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If destined for industrial fish meal production, unfit for human consumption

Livers and roes unfit for human food fall under 0305 for flours and meals.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If further processed into pasta fillings or agglomerated pellets for food

Processed into human-consumable pellets moves to Chapter 19 for prepared foods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain MSC or sustainable fishery certification to meet importer preferences and avoid delays

Document harvest location to comply with statistical notes on shrimp/shrimp products if blended

Inspect for purity; admixtures could shift to general 'other roes' under 0303.91.4060

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