Smoked Whitefish Roe

Smoked whitefish roe from Great Lakes coregonus is lightly smoked for preservation and flavor, sold to ethnic markets. Under HTS 0305.20.40 as smoked 'other' roes, it retains whole egg structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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0305.49.40Same rate: 35%

If smoked entire fish, roe incidental

Whole smoked fish in 0305.4; extracted roe stays in 0305.2.

1604.32.40Same rate: 35%

If caviar-style processed

Herring roe caviar prep uses Chapter 16 if further processed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA prior notice required for all smoked fish due to Listeria risks

Declare smoking wood type if relevant for residue testing

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