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U.S. imports of caviar substitutes, nesoi (HS 1604324000) totaled $2.9M in June 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Caviar Substitutes, NESOI paid $361K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $2.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Caviar Substitutes, NESOI imports of $2.9M in June 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.5M.
Tariff line 1604324000 covers prepared fish-roe products marketed as caviar substitutes that are not elsewhere specified — typically processed roe from species such as lumpfish, capelin, or whitefish, sold as affordable alternatives to true sturgeon caviar. These products enter as prepared or preserved fish under Chapter 16 and are subject to FDA oversight for food safety and labeling compliance at the port of entry. Importers should also confirm that no CITES permit requirements apply if the source species is subject to international trade controls. Admissibility and labeling requirements are complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA prior to importation.
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This line covers prepared or preserved fish roe products sold as caviar substitutes that are not more specifically classified elsewhere — commonly including lumpfish roe, capelin roe, and whitefish roe products processed for retail or food-service use.
FDA has primary oversight for food safety and labeling of imported prepared fish roe products. If the source species is listed under CITES, additional permits from the relevant wildlife authority may also be required.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN | $832K | -- | -$832K |
| JAPAN | $683K | -- | -$683K |
| ICELAND | $490K | -- | -$490K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $344K | -- | -$344K |
| CHINA | $267K | -- | -$267K |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.