Frozen Grey Mullet Roe Bottarga
Frozen grey mullet roe, often labeled as bottarga, is the intact frozen egg sacs from Mugil cephalus, lightly salted and air-dried before freezing. Classified under HTS 0303.91.40.60 as it remains frozen edible mullet roe offal, not further processed into preserved forms. Popular in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines as a delicacy.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied fresh or refrigerated
Unfrozen mullet roe falls under 0302 for fresh/chilled fish livers, roes, and offal.
If cured, salted beyond minimal, or vacuum-packed for retail
Heavily processed or preserved roe is reclassified to prepared fish products in 1604.
If from sharks or rays instead of mullet
Roe from specific fish families like sharks uses separate subheadings in 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab certificates for salt content if minimal to distinguish from preserved roe under Chapter 16
• Label clearly as 'frozen mullet roe' with species and ensure IQF packaging for compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'caviar' which could trigger higher duties or reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0303.91.40.60
Frozen Mullet Roe
Frozen mullet roe is the processed egg mass from grey mullet fish (Mugil cephalus), preserved through freezing to maintain freshness. It falls under HTS 0303.91.40.60 as frozen edible fish roe specifically from mullet, classified within livers, roes, and milt of frozen fish excluding fillets. This product is prized in gourmet cuisine for its rich, creamy texture.
IQF Frozen Mullet Roe Sacs
Individually quick frozen (IQF) mullet roe sacs are whole frozen egg masses from mullet fish, ideal for sushi and seafood dishes. This product is classified under HTS 0303.91.40.60 as frozen mullet roe, part of edible fish offal excluding fillets. IQF process preserves individual sacs for easy portioning.
Bulk Frozen Mullet Roe for Processing
Bulk frozen mullet roe is large quantities of mullet fish eggs frozen in blocks for further industrial processing into sauces or pastes. It qualifies for HTS 0303.91.40.60 as frozen edible mullet roe offal, not yet rendered into finished preparations. Commonly sourced from aquaculture in the Mediterranean.
Frozen Striped Mullet Roe
Frozen roe from striped mullet (Mugil cephalus variant) is harvested, cleaned, and quick-frozen for export. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.91.40.60 for its status as mullet-specific frozen roe within fish edible offal. Used in high-end karashi mentaiko preparations.