Salted Pollock Roe from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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