Pressed Caviar (Payusnaya) from Germany
Pressed caviar, or payusnaya, is made by pressing soft or damaged sturgeon eggs into a paste and lightly salting it. It is still classified as caviar under tariff item 1604.31.00 when derived from sturgeon and prepared for consumption.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Confirm that the pressed caviar is made exclusively from sturgeon roe; if other fish eggs are added, it may be reclassified
• Ensure the product is labelled as 'pressed caviar' and meets CFIA standards for fish products
• Keep the product refrigerated and declare its weight accurately for duty calculation