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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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