Osetra Caviar from Canada
Osetra caviar consists of medium-sized, translucent eggs from the Osetra sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), offering a fruity, slightly briny taste. Mildly salted and vacuum-packed for preservation, it meets HTS 1604.31.00.00 criteria as authentic caviar from sturgeon roe.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis reports confirming sturgeon species to prevent reclassification as substitute caviar
• Use refrigerated shipping and declare exact salt content to comply with FDA seafood safety standards
• Watch for common pitfalls like undeclared additives, which could shift classification to prepared fish products