Salted Pollock Roe from China
Salted pollock roe consists of fish eggs from Alaska pollock preserved in brine or dry salt for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 0305.20.40 as 'other' roes that are salted, it differs from fresh roe in 0302 and is prized in Asian cuisines like Japanese ikura substitutes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming salt content over 10% to distinguish from lightly brined fresh roe
• Label clearly as 'salted roe' to prevent misclassification as caviar-style products under different subheadings
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling, as pollock from Russia may face additional sanctions or quotas