Dried Beluga Sturgeon Caviar

Premium beluga sturgeon roe that has been carefully dried to preserve its delicate flavor and texture, classified under HTS 0305.20.20.00 as sturgeon roe processed by drying. This product is a gourmet delicacy often used in high-end cuisine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0302Lower: 10% vs 42.5%

If imported fresh or chilled

Fresh or chilled sturgeon roe falls under heading 0302 for fresh or chilled fish roes, not processed forms like dried.

1604.31.00.00Higher: 50% vs 42.5%

If prepared or preserved beyond simple drying/salting

Prepared or preserved fish eggs excluding caviar go to heading 1604; simple drying keeps it in 0305.

0309Lower: 10% vs 42.5%

If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets from 0305-0308, directing them to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES permits as sturgeon species like beluga are protected; verify Appendix II listing

Provide documentation proving drying process and origin to avoid misclassification as fresh roe

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for allergens and country of origin