Frozen Mullet Roe from China
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.
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 origin with documentation confirming mullet (Mugil spp.) to avoid misclassification as other roes
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide frozen storage chain certificates
• Check for section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved in harvest, though primarily for mullet roe