Fresh Sevruga Sturgeon Caviar from Germany
Fresh roe harvested from Sevruga sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus), known for smaller, firmer grains ideal for canapés. This product is classified in HTS 0302.91.20.00 specifically for fresh or chilled sturgeon roe as part of edible fish offal.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Source from CITES-approved farms with export permits to prevent customs holds on wild-caught Sevruga
• Use insulated shipping with continuous temperature monitoring under 4°C to qualify as chilled
• Declare exact sturgeon species on entry to avoid reclassification or penalties for vague descriptions