Agar Agar Fishless Roe from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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