Chilled Osetra Sturgeon Caviar
Chilled Osetra sturgeon caviar is the fresh roe of Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, harvested and kept chilled without processing. It is classified under tariff item 0302.91.00 as livers, roes and milt of fish, fresh or chilled, since it is an edible fish offal product.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | +25.0% | 28% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the caviar is salted or otherwise processed
Prepared or preserved caviar falls under heading 16.04, not fresh or chilled roe.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the caviar is chilled, not frozen or processed, to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a health certificate from the exporting country and declare the species to comply with CITES regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.91.00
Chilled Sterlet Sturgeon Caviar
Chilled Sterlet sturgeon caviar is the fresh roe of Acipenser ruthenus, kept cold to preserve its delicate texture. It falls under tariff item 0302.91.00 as edible fish roe, fresh or chilled, and is not processed into flours or pellets.
Fresh Beluga Sturgeon Caviar
Fresh Beluga sturgeon caviar is the chilled roe of Huso huso, a luxury product consumed raw. It is classified under tariff item 0302.91.00 as livers, roes and milt of fish, fresh or chilled, since it is unprocessed and fit for human consumption.
Fresh Chilled Cod Liver
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Fresh Chilled Halibut Milt
Fresh chilled halibut milt is the seminal fluid of Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis), used in high-end sashimi. It is classified under tariff item 0302.91.00 as milt of fish, fresh or chilled, being an edible offal product.
Fresh Chilled Herring Roe
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Fresh Chilled Mackerel Liver
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