Tapioca Pearl Caviar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Confirm the product is a caviar substitute and not a starch preparation
• Provide ingredient and processing details to CBSA
• Ensure the product is labeled as an imitation to avoid misclassification