Fertilized Sturgeon Eggs for Caviar Production from China
Fertilized sturgeon eggs are viable ova from beluga or osetra sturgeon, used in controlled hatcheries for sustainable caviar farming. They are products of fish of Chapter 3, unfit for human consumption in their embryonic state, and are classified under tariff item 0511.91.00 as animal products not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Secure a CFIA import permit for live sturgeon eggs, as they are regulated under aquatic animal health rules
• Keep records proving the eggs are fertilized and for hatchery use, not edible caviar, to avoid Chapter 3 classification
• Verify CITES requirements if the sturgeon species is listed, as permits may be needed