Dried Herring Roe from China
Dried herring roe is kazunoko, the eggs of Pacific herring dehydrated for long-term storage and used in Japanese New Year dishes. Under HTS 0305.20.40 as dried 'other' roes, it is processed solely by drying without binders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source from MSC-certified fisheries to ease customs scrutiny on sustainable sourcing
• Document moisture content below 15% to confirm 'dried' status versus semi-dried products
• Separate from salted variants in invoices to match exact subheading