Salted Mullet Roe from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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