Dried Herring Roe
Dried roe from herring fish, a traditional preserved product used in snacks or sushi. HTS 0305.20.40.65 covers 'other' roes dried, excluding those made into human-fit pellets per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled
Unpreserved herring roe goes under heading 0302 for fresh fish roes.
If dried and considered a legume-like dried product
Dried leguminous vegetables or similar may apply if not clearly fish-derived, but fish roes stay in Chapter 3.
If caviar-style processed roe
Caviar and similar fish roe preparations fall under 1604.19 for preserved fish eggs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure invoices specify drying method and no binders added to avoid pellet classification
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all fish roe imports to expedite clearance
• Watch for reclassification if blended with other ingredients, potentially moving to food preparations
Related Products under HTS 0305.20.40.65
Dried Cod Liver
Cod livers that have been dried for preservation, used primarily as a nutritional supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. This product falls under HTS 0305.20.40.65 as 'other' livers of fish that are dried, distinct from fresh or frozen forms in heading 0302 or 0303. It is not processed into flour or pellets fit for human consumption under 0309.
Salted Pollock Roe
Fish roe from pollock preserved in brine or salt, commonly known as salted mentaiko, used in Japanese cuisine as a delicacy. Classified under HTS 0305.20.40.65 as 'other' roes of fish that are salted or in brine. Excludes flours or pellets suitable for human consumption as per chapter notes.
Smoked Salmon Milt
Milt (fish semen) from salmon that has been smoked, often used in gourmet dishes or as bait. This falls under HTS 0305.20.40.65 for 'other' milt of fish that is smoked, whether cooked before or during smoking. Not applicable if rendered into flour under 0309.
Brined Sturgeon Liver
Sturgeon fish livers preserved in brine, valued for culinary uses similar to foie gras alternatives. Classified in HTS 0305.20.40.65 as 'other' salted or in-brine fish livers.
Salted Mackerel Milt
Milt from mackerel fish salted for preservation, often used in Asian fermented dishes. Falls under HTS 0305.20.40.65 for salted 'other' fish milt.
Smoked Tuna Roe
Tuna fish roe smoked for flavor enhancement and preservation, a niche gourmet item. HTS 0305.20.40.65 applies to smoked 'other' roes.