Salted Sterlet Sturgeon Caviar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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