Kaluga Caviar from Germany
Kaluga caviar (hybrid sturgeon Amur sturgeon x Huso dauricus) yields large, dark eggs with a rich, nutty profile. Prepared traditionally with minimal salt, it is imported as premium caviar under HTS 1604.31.00.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Secure Appendix II CITES export permits; farmed Kaluga may qualify for exemptions
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove preservation method aligns with caviar prep