Lentil Caviar Imitation from Canada
Small spherical lentil beads coated in agar and seasoned with capers and lemon, designed as a budget-friendly caviar alternative for gourmet dishes. This product is under HTS 1604.32.40.00 as 'other' caviar substitutes prepared from legume-based ingredients.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document protein source as lentils to differentiate from fish products during customs review
• Test for allergen labeling requirements under FDA rules for legume-based foods
• Avoid 'caviar-like' claims that could trigger misclassification as 1604.31 caviar substitutes