Pickled Herring Roe from Japan
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 — 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
• 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