Fertilized Sturgeon Eggs for Caviar Production from China
Fertilized ova from beluga or osetra sturgeon, used in controlled hatcheries for sustainable caviar farming. Under HTS 0511.91.00.10 as fertilized fish eggs from chapter 3, distinguished from edible unfertilized roe.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure CITES export/import permits for sturgeon species to comply with wildlife trade laws
• Include lab certification of fertilization status to differentiate from luxury food imports
• Monitor for bacterial contamination; provide water quality test results in documentation