Frozen Pollock Roe from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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