Frozen Pollock Roe from Germany
Frozen roe (fish eggs) from Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), a delicacy often used in sushi or as caviar substitute. Falls under HTS 0303.91.40 as 'other' frozen fish roes, part of edible offal excluding fillets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit FDA import alerts compliance docs and ensure roe is cleaned/processed for edibility
• Maintain cold chain records below -18°C to confirm frozen state and prevent duty disputes
• Avoid mislabeling as 'milt' which could shift classification within the subheading