Caviar substitutes
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Products classified under Tariff item 1604.32.00
Agar Agar Fishless Roe
Agar agar fishless roe made from seaweed gel beads infused with vegetable dyes and brine, replicating flying fish roe texture. As a plant-based product prepared to imitate caviar, it qualifies as a caviar substitute under tariff item 1604.32.00, despite not containing fish eggs.
Black Olive Caviar Balls
Gel-encapsulated black olive paste formed into caviar-sized spheres, offering a Mediterranean twist on luxury caviar. As a fruit-based product designed to imitate caviar, it falls under tariff item 1604.32.00 as a caviar substitute.
Boiled Capelin Roe Masago in Airtight Tin
Boiled capelin roe (masago) sealed in airtight tins, presenting a crunchy, orange caviar substitute commonly used in sushi. As a product of fish eggs prepared by boiling and preserved in airtight containers, it qualifies as a caviar substitute under tariff item 1604.32.00.
Boiled Hackleback Sturgeon Caviar Substitute in Glass Jar
Boiled hackleback sturgeon roe in airtight glass jars, designed to mimic the appearance and taste of true caviar at a lower cost. Since it is a boiled preparation of fish eggs used as a substitute for caviar, it falls under tariff item 1604.32.00.
Boiled Lumpfish Roe in Tin
Boiled lumpfish roe packed in airtight metal tins, offering a briny flavor and roe-like texture as a popular caviar substitute. This boiled preparation of fish eggs in airtight containers qualifies as a caviar substitute under tariff item 1604.32.00.
Boiled Mullet Roe Tarama in Airtight Can
Boiled mullet roe (tarama) canned in airtight containers, creamy and spreadable for dips, serving as a traditional Mediterranean caviar substitute. As a boiled preparation of fish eggs in airtight packaging, it falls under tariff item 1604.32.00.
Boiled Pressed Roe Caviar Substitute in Jar
Boiled pressed fish roe sealed in airtight jars, offering a firm texture as a budget caviar substitute used in Russian salads. This boiled preparation of fish eggs in airtight containers qualifies as a caviar substitute under tariff item 1604.32.00.
Boiled Salmon Roe Ikura Substitute in Jar
Boiled salmon roe product designed as an ikura caviar substitute, packed in airtight jars for lasting freshness. As a boiled preparation of fish eggs in airtight containers, it falls under tariff item 1604.32.00 for caviar substitutes.
Boiled Tobiko Flying Fish Roe in Tin
Boiled flying fish roe (tobiko) packed in airtight tins, a colorful caviar substitute with a popping texture used in sushi. This boiled preparation of fish eggs in airtight containers qualifies as a caviar substitute under tariff item 1604.32.00.
Boiled Whitefish Roe Caviar Substitute in Can
Boiled whitefish roe packed in airtight cans, acting as an affordable caviar alternative with a mild, salty flavor. As a boiled preparation of fish eggs in airtight containers, it falls under tariff item 1604.32.00 for caviar substitutes.
Capelin Imitation Caviar
Synthetic capelin-style caviar made from vegetable proteins and carrageenan, bright orange beads for sushi toppings. As a non-fish product designed to imitate caviar, it qualifies as a caviar substitute under tariff item 1604.32.00.
Lentil Caviar Imitation
Small spherical lentil beads coated in agar and seasoned with capers and lemon, designed as a budget-friendly caviar alternative. As a plant-based product prepared to imitate caviar, it falls under tariff item 1604.32.00 as a caviar substitute.
Seaweed Caviar Substitute
Popped seaweed pearls in a saline brine that imitate caviar's appearance and burst-in-mouth texture, made entirely from brown seaweed extracts. As a seaweed-based product designed to imitate caviar, it qualifies as a caviar substitute under tariff item 1604.32.00.
Tapioca Pearl Caviar
Black tapioca pearls dyed and flavored with fish-free umami extracts to resemble sturgeon caviar, popular in fusion cuisine. As a tapioca-based product designed to imitate caviar, it falls under tariff item 1604.32.00 as a caviar substitute.
Veggie Caviar Spread
A plant-based caviar substitute made from mashed black olives, olive oil, and seasonings, mimicking the texture and briny flavor of traditional caviar. As an olive-based product designed to imitate caviar, it qualifies as a caviar substitute under tariff item 1604.32.00.