Agar Agar Fishless Roe from Canada
Vegan roe made from agar-agar seaweed gel beads infused with vegetable dyes and brine, replicating flying fish roe texture. This is an 'other' caviar substitute under HTS 1604.32.40.00, prepared without animal ingredients.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Supply hydrocolloid sourcing docs to verify non-aquatic animal origin
• Test for microbial stability required for preserved gel products
• Use 'imitation roe' labeling to prevent disputes with 1604.31 true caviar