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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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