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American Paddlefish Caviar from Mexico

American paddlefish caviar from the Mississippi paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) offers large, olive-green eggs similar to Osetra in texture and mild flavor. Farm-raised, salt-processed roe fits HTS 1604.31.00.00 as caviar, though debated as it's from American sturgeon family.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Use DNA testing certificates to affirm sturgeon-like classification; CBP may challenge non-traditional sources

Declare as 'domestic species caviar' if U.S.-farmed to leverage lower scrutiny

Avoid bulk shipments without end-use statements, as they risk reclass to Chapter 3 roe

American Paddlefish Caviar from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1604.31.00.00