Brined Herring Roe Caviar from Germany
Herring roe packed in light brine to mimic caviar texture and taste, used as an affordable alternative in seafood platters. Falls under HTS 0305.20.4040 for other preserved herring roe, excluding flours or pellets as per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure brine concentration to ensure it qualifies as 'in brine' without exceeding thresholds for prepared foods
• Use vacuum-sealed jars to maintain integrity and provide microbial testing for border clearance
• Declare as roe only, not caviar, to avoid luxury tax or reclassification disputes