Fresh Kaluga Sturgeon Caviar from Germany
Large-grained fresh caviar from Kaluga sturgeon (Huso dauricus), a hybrid species valued in Asian markets. HTS 0302.91.20.00 covers this as chilled/fresh sturgeon roe within the livers, roes, and milt category of Chapter 3.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm aquaculture certification for Kaluga to expedite CITES reviews at port
• Provide harvest date and chilling timeline to distinguish from preserved products
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use, risking shift to parts classification