U.S. imports of Caviar Substitutes, NESOI (HS 1604324000) totaled $1.9M in August 2026, imported from 30 countries.
Importers of Caviar Substitutes, NESOI paid $211K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.10% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Caviar Substitutes, NESOI imports of $1.9M in August 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTariff 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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Average import price $13.44/kg · 88 import shipments a month
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.
Statistical number 1 of 3 in subheading 160432
Statistical number 1604324000 · $1.9M of $1.9M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Taiwan and South Korea together supply 51% of it. South Korea pays 12.5% duty; Iceland 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 160432 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 160432 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
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Imports
Imports
$1.9MYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.