Salted Mullet Roe from Japan
Salted mullet roe, or bottarga, is grey mullet eggs dry-salted and air-dried slightly, grated over pasta in Mediterranean cuisine. It fits HTS 0305.20.40 for salted 'other' roes, valued for its intense umami flavor.
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
• Press and salt per traditional methods; include photos/process details for verification
• Avoid vacuum-packing claims that might suggest further processing
• Declare exact species (Mugil cephalus) to match tariff descriptions