Veggie Caviar Spread from China
A plant-based caviar substitute made from mashed black olives, olive oil, and seasonings, mimicking the texture and briny flavor of traditional caviar. It falls under HTS 1604.32.40.00 as a caviar substitute prepared from non-fish eggs, classified as 'other' prepared fish substitutes in this subheading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify the product does not contain actual fish eggs or caviar to avoid reclassification under 1604.31
• Provide detailed ingredient lists and lab analysis to confirm it's a true caviar substitute
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA standards for imitation seafood products