Frozen Sturgeon Caviar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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