Frozen Beluga Sturgeon Caviar Roe from Germany
Luxury frozen roe from Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), known for large, glossy black pearls and buttery taste. This falls under HTS 0303.91.20.00 for frozen sturgeon roe as edible fish offal. Often sourced from farmed sturgeon due to wild population protections.
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
• Secure advance CITES permits from both exporter and US importer for Beluga, a CITES-listed species
• Include lab certificates confirming no additives or pasteurization to stay in frozen roe classification