Pressed Caviar (Payusnaya) from Canada
Pressed caviar, or payusnaya ikra, is made by pressing soft or damaged sturgeon eggs into a paste-like consistency, then salting lightly. Still classified as caviar under HTS 1604.31.00.00 when from sturgeon and prepared traditionally.
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
• Provide processing affidavits showing it's pressed sturgeon eggs, not a spread
• Label clearly as 'pressed caviar' to distinguish from substitutes