Dried Herring Roe from Japan
Herring roe that has been carefully dried to preserve its nutritional value and flavor, commonly used in sushi and seafood dishes. It falls under HTS 0305.20.4040 as livers, roes and milt of fish that are dried, aligning with the chapter's provisions for processed fish products excluding flours or pellets fit for human consumption.
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
• Verify the roe is from herring species and processed solely by drying to avoid reclassification under fresh roe headings
• Provide certificates of origin and processing method documentation to comply with seafood import regulations
• Watch for moisture content thresholds that could shift classification to salted or brined products