Frozen Grey Mullet Roe Bottarga from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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