Sterlet Caviar from Mexico
Sterlet caviar is derived from the rare Sterlet sturgeon (Acipenser ruthenus), producing tiny, golden eggs with a delicate, creamy taste. Salt-cured and packed in luxury tins, it qualifies under HTS 1604.31.00.00 for its status as pure sturgeon caviar.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Partner with certified aquaculture farms to source sustainably farmed Sterlet, easing CITES requirements
• Provide detailed invoices specifying egg size, color, and salinity for accurate CBP valuation