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
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smoked entire fish, roe incidental
Whole smoked fish in 0305.4; extracted roe stays in 0305.2.
If caviar-style processed
Herring roe caviar prep uses Chapter 16 if further processed.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice required for all smoked fish due to Listeria risks
• Declare smoking wood type if relevant for residue testing
Related Products under HTS 0305.20.40
Dried Cod Liver
Dried cod liver is the processed liver from Atlantic cod fish, preserved by drying to remove moisture, making it shelf-stable. It falls under HTS 0305.20.40 as 'other' livers of fish that are dried, distinct from fresh or frozen forms in heading 0302. This product is commonly used in gourmet cooking or as a nutritional supplement source.
Salted Pollock Roe
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.
Smoked Salmon Milt
Smoked salmon milt is the seminal fluid sacs from Pacific salmon, smoked after optional light cooking to impart flavor and preservation. It qualifies for HTS 0305.20.40 as 'other' milt of fish that is smoked, used in niche fisheries for bait or traditional foods.
Dried Herring Roe
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.
Brined Sturgeon Caviar Livers
Brined sturgeon livers are the organ tissues from sturgeon (separate from roe), preserved in heavy salt brine for specialty food markets. HTS 0305.20.40 covers this as 'other' salted fish livers, excluding the roe itself classified elsewhere.
Salted Mullet Roe
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.