Pressed Caviar (Payusnaya) from Germany
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 — 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
• Provide processing affidavits showing it's pressed sturgeon eggs, not a spread
• Label clearly as 'pressed caviar' to distinguish from substitutes