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U.S. imports of caviar (sturgeon roe) (HS 160431) totaled $4.1M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Caviar (Sturgeon Roe) paid $1.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 39% on $4.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSturgeon caviar entering the US under tariff line 1604310000 is subject to CITES permit requirements, as all sturgeon species are listed under Appendix II or higher, making documentation compliance a critical bottleneck at entry. FDA oversight applies to this prepared fish product, requiring labeling that accurately identifies the species of origin — a point of increasing scrutiny given widespread mislabeling concerns in the premium roe trade. China leads US import supply, followed by Germany and Italy, reflecting the global shift toward farmed Siberian and Beluga-hybrid sturgeon production in Europe and Asia. Importers should verify that both the export country's CITES management authority and FDA labeling requirements are satisfied before shipment.
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All sturgeon species are listed under CITES Appendix II or I, meaning commercial trade requires valid CITES export permits from the country of origin and CITES import documentation accepted by US Fish & Wildlife Service. Shipments lacking proper CITES paperwork are subject to seizure regardless of FDA admissibility status.
FDA requires that the sturgeon species be accurately identified on the label (e.g., Acipenser baerii for Siberian sturgeon). Given documented mislabeling in the premium roe market, FDA may request species verification through DNA testing at the port of entry, which can delay clearance significantly.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604310000 | CAVIAR (PREPARED FROM THE ROE OF STURGEON) | $4.1M | 38.73% | $1.6M |
CAVIAR (PREPARED FROM THE ROE OF STURGEON)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1604310000 | CAVIAR (PREPARED FROM THE ROE OF STURGEON) | $41K |
CAVIAR (PREPARED FROM THE ROE OF STURGEON)
432 kg
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| California | $1.1M | $8K | -$1.1M |
| New Jersey | $673K | -- | -$673K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $867K | -- | -$867K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $787K | -- | -$787K |