Salted Dried Capelin

Capelin (Mallotus villosus) dried and salted roe or whole fish, used in sushi. Under HTS 0305.54.00.00 for dried capelin, not smoked.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled

Fresh capelin in 0302.

0511.99.40Higher: 36.1% vs 35%

If only roe sacs, natural state

Fish roe in natural state may go to 0511.

1604.11.40Same rate: 35%

If caviar-style prepared

Prepared roe/caviar to Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separate roe if processed differently; whole fish only here

FDA prior notice for capelin products

Confirm not in brine packs

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