Frozen Sturgeon Caviar
Premium frozen sturgeon roe, commonly known as caviar, harvested from sturgeon species like Osetra or Beluga. This product falls under HTS 0303.91.20.00 as it is frozen sturgeon roe, classified within edible fish offal excluding fillets. It is prized for its delicate flavor and used in gourmet cuisine.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chilled or fresh rather than frozen
Fresh or chilled sturgeon roe is classified under heading 0302 for fresh or chilled fish livers, roes, and milt.
If processed into a preserved or prepared caviar product
Prepared or preserved sturgeon caviar falls under Chapter 16 for prepared fish products, not raw frozen offal.
If ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, flours, meals, or pellets of sturgeon roe suitable for human food are classified in heading 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES export permits as sturgeon species are often protected; verify with USFWS for Appendix II listing
• Provide detailed documentation on species origin (e.g
• Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) and processing to avoid misclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for roe products; watch for common pitfalls like inadequate temperature logs during transit
Related Products under HTS 0303.91.20.00
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.
Frozen Beluga Sturgeon Caviar Roe
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.
Frozen Sevruga Sturgeon Roe
Frozen roe from Sevruga sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus), smaller grey beads with firm texture and iodine notes. HTS 0303.91.20.00 applies as frozen sturgeon roe within fish offal category. Popular for its affordability among sturgeon caviars.
Frozen Sterlet Sturgeon Caviar
Delicate frozen roe from Sterlet sturgeon (Acipenser ruthenus), tiny greenish pearls with creamy flavor. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.91.20.00 for frozen sturgeon roe as edible offal. Favored in European caviar traditions.