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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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