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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into roe fillets or minced meat
Minced or shaped fish roe meat shifts to heading 0304 for fish fillets and meat.
If ground into edible pellets or meal
Pellets fit for human consumption are excluded by chapter notes to heading 0309.
If dried and deemed a legume/veg product analog
Rarely, heavily dried roe might misclassify under dried leguminous vegetables, but fish prevails.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include blast freezing temperature logs (-18°C or below) in import docs to confirm frozen status
• Use precise HTS for mullet roe to prevent blending with general 'other roes' at higher statistical suffixes
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines for scombroid species like mullet
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.
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.
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.