Frozen Dried Herring Roe from Japan
Herring roe freeze-dried to retain freshness and nutrients, reconstituted for sushi or toppings. Though frozen-dried, it enters as dried roe under HTS 0305.20.4040 for herring roes preserved by drying.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide freeze-drying process validation to confirm 'dried' status over frozen
• Maintain cold chain until customs to avoid thawed reclassification
• Declare residual moisture to distinguish from fresh frozen roe