Boiled Whitefish Roe Caviar Substitute in Can from Japan
Whitefish roe, boiled for preservation and packed in airtight cans, acts as an affordable caviar alternative with mild, salty flavor. This fits HTS 1604.32.30.00 as boiled caviar substitutes in airtight containers. Popular in European-style blinis and toast points.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing records showing boiling step to distinguish from raw roe
• Comply with country-of-origin labeling for species traceability
• Avoid bulk packaging that could reclassify as 1604.32.40