Salted Sterlet Sturgeon Caviar

Delicate sterlet sturgeon roe salted for preservation, classified HTS 0305.20.20.00 as salted sturgeon roe. Prized for its small, flavorful grains in fine dining.

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.

1604.31.00.00Higher: 50% vs 42.5%

If sold as 'caviar' with cream/sauce

Commercial caviar often has additives, classifying under preserved fish eggs 1604.

0305Same rate: 42.5%

If fish livers instead of roe

Livers and roe share 0305 but separate subheadings; misidentification changes code.

2106.90.80Lower: 26% vs 42.5%

If mixed with food preparations

Roe in sauces or spreads becomes food preparation under 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide species-specific CITES documentation for sterlet

Test for heavy metals common in wild sturgeon roe

Use refrigerated containers to maintain cold chain per FDA rules