Smoked Sevruga Sturgeon Caviar
Sevruga sturgeon roe lightly smoked after salting, classified in HTS 0305.20.20.00 as smoked sturgeon roe. This adds a unique smoky aroma to the rich, nutty flavor of the roe.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sturgeon roe unfit for human consumption
HTS 0305.21 covers low-value sturgeon roe not for human use; premium smoked caviar is edible.
If caviar is prepared or packed with additives
True caviar preparations fall under 1604.20; simple smoked roe stays in 0305.
If aquatic invertebrates' roe
Heading 0308 is for invertebrate roes/milt; fish sturgeon roe remains in 0305.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document smoking process to confirm it occurred before or during salting, per heading scope
• Ensure endangered species permits for sevruga sturgeon origin
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'prepared caviar' which changes classification
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