Brined Sturgeon Liver
Brined sturgeon liver is fish liver preserved in a brine solution, a product valued for its rich flavor and culinary uses similar to foie gras. It is classified under tariff item 0305.20.00, which covers fish livers that are salted or in brine. This product is used in gourmet dishes and as a delicacy.
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 liver is salted but not in brine, and the salt content is high
Salted fish products, including livers, are classified under heading 03.05, but the specific subheading for salted fish may apply.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the liver is from a fish species and not from a mammal, as mammal livers are excluded from Chapter 3
• Ensure the brining process is the only preservation method used
• Check if the sturgeon species is subject to CITES restrictions, which may require additional permits
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.20.00
Brined Capelin Roe
Brined capelin roe, commonly known as masago, is capelin fish roe preserved in a salt brine solution. This preservation method places it under tariff item 0305.20.00, which covers fish roe in brine. It is widely used as a sushi topping and in Japanese cuisine.
Brined Herring Roe Caviar
Herring roe packed in light brine to mimic caviar texture and taste, used as an affordable alternative in seafood platters. It falls under tariff item 0305.20.00 for other preserved herring roe, excluding flours or pellets.
Brined Kaluga Sturgeon Roe
Brined Kaluga sturgeon roe, a hybrid of Kaluga and Amur sturgeon, preserved in brine. This product is a form of fish roe that has been processed by brining, which falls under the tariff item for livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine.
Brined King Salmon Roe
Brined roe from king (Chinook) salmon, cured in a saltwater brine for optimal freshness and gloss. It is classified under tariff item 0305.20.00 as salmon roe in brine, adhering to chapter exclusions for pellets or flours.
Brined Mackerel Milt
Brined mackerel milt, the seminal fluid sacs from mackerel preserved in salt brine. This product is fish milt that has been brined, which falls under the tariff item for livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine.
Brined Pink Salmon Roe
Brined roe from pink salmon, soaked in a mild brine to maintain natural orange hue and pop. It fits tariff item 0305.20.00 as salmon roe in brine, compliant with chapter notes on non-pellet forms.