Smoked White Sturgeon Roe

White sturgeon roe from Pacific waters, smoked and salted per HTS 0305.20.20.00. Offers large beads with mild buttery taste.

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.

0305.51.00Lower: 35% vs 42.5%

If dried roe unfit for consumption

Low-grade dried roe uses 0305.51; food-grade smoked is 0305.20.

1604.20.10Lower: 35% vs 42.5%

If marketed specifically as caviar

Caviar subheading 1604.20 applies to sturgeon roe prepared/preserved beyond simple methods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify if US-origin exempts some CITES requirements

Include sensory analysis reports for quality grading

Watch for re-export rules if transshipped internationally