Dried Herring Roe from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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