Salted Pollock Roe from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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