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.
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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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