Beluga Caviar from Mexico
Beluga caviar is the salted roe from the Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), processed by cleaning, salting, and packing. It qualifies as caviar under tariff item 1604.31.00, which covers prepared fish eggs, including those from sturgeon species.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Beluga sturgeon is listed under CITES Appendix II; obtain a valid CITES export permit from the country of origin and present it to the CBSA
• Ensure the product is vacuum-packed and refrigerated to maintain quality during transit
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement