Frozen Osetra Sturgeon Roe
Frozen roe from Osetra sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), featuring medium-sized golden beads with nutty flavor. Classified under HTS 0303.91.20.00 as frozen sturgeon roe, part of edible fish offal. Ideal for high-end restaurants and caviar enthusiasts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported chilled on ice
Chilled sturgeon roe shifts to heading 0302, distinguishing from frozen products in heading 0303.
If sold as part of frozen Livers, roes and milt of other fish (not specifically sturgeon)
If misidentified or mixed, it may fall under broader 0305 for non-sturgeon frozen roes, but sturgeon is specific here.
If pasteurized or lightly salted for preservation
Any preservation processing moves it to Chapter 16 prepared fish, excluding raw frozen offal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with precise scientific species name and caviar grade to meet US customs and FDA requirements
• Maintain -18°C or below throughout supply chain to preserve quality and comply with frozen fish import standards
• Avoid pitfalls by pre-clearing with CBP for sturgeon origin certificates, as wild-sourced roe faces stricter scrutiny
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Frozen Sterlet Sturgeon Caviar
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