Grey Mullet Roe Caviar
Grey mullet roe caviar is premium fresh or chilled eggs from Mugil cephalus, gently processed to separate grains while keeping them raw. It is classified under tariff item 0302.91.00 as livers, roes and milt of fish, fresh or chilled, since the processing does not cook, cure, or preserve the roe beyond chilling. This edible fish offal qualifies for this heading.
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
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 the roe is salted or dried
Salted or dried fish roe falls under heading 03.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the roe is not cooked, salted, or otherwise preserved, as that would move it to heading 03.05 or 16.04
• Provide species documentation (Mugil cephalus) and a statement that the product is for human consumption
• Maintain cold-chain logistics and be prepared to show temperature records to the CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.91.00
Chilled Bottarga di Muggine
Chilled bottarga di muggine is fresh mullet roe sacs that have been lightly salted and air-dried just enough to preserve freshness without full curing. It is classified under tariff item 0302.91.00 as livers, roes and milt of fish, fresh or chilled, since the minimal processing does not transform it into a cured product. This edible fish offal retains its fresh or chilled character, making it suitable for this heading.
Chilled Mullet Fish Roe Sacs
Chilled mullet fish roe sacs are intact egg masses from mullet, packed on ice to maintain freshness without salting or drying. These are classified under tariff item 0302.91.00 as livers, roes and milt of fish, fresh or chilled, because they are unprocessed and kept in a chilled state. The product is an edible fish offal that falls within the scope of this heading.
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.
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
Fresh chilled cod liver is the liver of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), kept cold for culinary or supplement use. It is classified under tariff item 0302.91.00 as livers, roes and milt of fish, fresh or chilled, and is fit for human consumption.