Osetra Caviar from Japan
Osetra caviar consists of salted roe from the Osetra sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), processed by mild salting and vacuum-packing. It falls under tariff item 1604.31.00 as caviar, which covers prepared fish eggs from sturgeon.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Ensure the Osetra sturgeon is from a CITES-registered aquaculture facility to simplify import permits
• Verify that the product is labelled with the species name and country of origin for CFIA inspection
• Keep the product at a consistent cold temperature during shipping to preserve quality