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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh
Fresh or chilled fish roes are under heading 0302, while salted or brined versions are preserved under 0305.
If cooked or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved fish roe, excluding simple salting or brining, falls under heading 1604 for prepared fish products.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude pellets agglomerated for human consumption from 0305, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming salt content and purity to classify correctly as salted roe rather than a prepared food
• Include HACCP plans and seafood inspection certificates to meet FDA and CBP seafood safety standards
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as fresh roe, which incurs different duties and quarantine risks
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.
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.
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.
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.