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Brined Pink Salmon Roe

Brined roe from pink salmon, soaked in a mild brine to maintain natural orange hue and pop. Fits HTS 0305.20.40.20 as other salmon roe in brine, compliant with chapter notes on non-pellet forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%
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    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 37.5%

If sturgeon livers

Specific liver provisions exist separately from roe in the 0305 structure.

2009.89Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If fermented beyond brining

Fermented fish products like certain Asian roe styles fall under Chapter 20.

0307.60.00.00Higher: 42.5% vs 37.5%

If sold as fillets in brine

Brined fish fillets are in 0307, distinct from isolated roe components.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Monitor brine temperature logs during transit to prevent spoilage and reclassification

• Declare exact salmon species (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) for accurate statistical breakouts

• Pair with APHIS permits if concerns over invasive species in roe shipments

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Salted Ikura Salmon Roe

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Smoked Chum Salmon Roe

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Brined King Salmon Roe

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Dried Sockeye Salmon Roe

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Salted Coho Salmon Roe

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