Pickled Herring Roe from China
Herring roe pickled in a saltwater-vinegar solution for tangy flavor, served on crackers or in salads. Classified in HTS 0305.20.4040 as salted or brined 'other' herring roe, consistent with preservation methods in headings 0305-0308.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify pickling solution composition to confirm it's brine-based, not vinegar-dominant for sauces
• Obtain prior notice via FDA for acidified low-acid seafood products
• Prevent fermentation indicators that could reclassify as a different preserved state