Lentil Caviar Imitation from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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