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U.S. imports of dried, smoked, salted, or brined fish livers and roe (HS 030520) totaled $317K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Dried, Smoked, Salted, or Brined Fish Livers and Roe paid $28K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.8% on $317K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dried, Smoked, Salted, or Brined Fish Livers and Roe imports of $317K in April 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $255K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPreserved fish livers and roe — including salmon roe (0305204020) and herring roe (0305204040) — occupy a premium niche in both specialty food retail and export-oriented ethnic markets. Denmark and Peru lead US imports under this heading, with South Korea, Iceland, and Canada also notable sources, reflecting the global spread of commercial roe processing from Atlantic, Pacific, and South American fisheries. Classification hinges on species and preservation method; product not meeting the specific salmon or herring roe lines falls under residual provisions 0305204065 or 0305205002. FDA admissibility review and seafood HACCP requirements apply to all shipments.
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The schedule provides dedicated 10-digit lines for salmon roe (0305204020) and herring roe (0305204040) regardless of whether they are dried, smoked, salted, or in brine. All other species of roe and fish livers preserved by these methods are captured under the residual lines 0305204065 and 0305205002. Correct species identification on entry documents is therefore essential to avoid misclassification.
Yes. Imported fish roe is subject to FDA Prior Notice, seafood HACCP compliance, and standard food labeling requirements including net weight, country of origin, and allergen declarations. Products marketed as caviar must also meet FDA's species-specific labeling guidance, which restricts the term 'caviar' to roe of sturgeon and certain other species. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered food importer for guidance on admissibility.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENMARK | $147K | -- | -$147K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $86K | -- | -$86K |
| ITALY | -- | $38K | +$38K |
| FRANCE | $35K | -- | -$35K |
| PERU | $18K | -- | -$18K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305204065 | FISH LIVERS & ROES DRIED/SMOKED/SALTED/BRINE NESOI | $312K | 8.75% | $27K |
| 0305204020 | SALMON ROE, DRIED, SMOKED, SALTED OR IN BRINE | $5K | 10.00% | $477 |
| 0305204040 | HERRING ROE, DRIED, SMOKED, SALTED OR IN BRINE | $0 | -- | -- |
FISH LIVERS & ROES DRIED/SMOKED/SALTED/BRINE NESOI
SALMON ROE, DRIED, SMOKED, SALTED OR IN BRINE
HERRING ROE, DRIED, SMOKED, SALTED OR IN BRINE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0305205002 | FISH LIVERS/ROES NESOI DRIED/SMOKED/SALTED/BRINE | $43K |
FISH LIVERS/ROES NESOI DRIED/SMOKED/SALTED/BRINE
9.0K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $241K | -- | -$241K |
| New York | $4K | $38K | +$34K |
| North Carolina | $38K | -- | -$38K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $147K | -- | -$147K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $96K | -- | -$96K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $38K | +$38K |