Tapioca Pearl Caviar from Germany
Black tapioca pearls dyed and flavored with fish-free umami extracts to resemble sturgeon caviar, popular in fusion cuisine. Falls under HTS 1604.32.40.00 for other caviar substitutes made from cassava starch derivatives.
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
• Provide manufacturing specs showing plant starch base to confirm substitute status
• Comply with starch import quotas if sourced from restricted countries
• Label clearly as vegetable-based to avoid confusion with Chapter 3 fresh aquatic products