HS Code 160431
Caviar (Sturgeon Roes)
HS code 160431 covers authentic caviar produced from sturgeon eggs, requiring specific CITES documentation for international trade due to endangered species sta
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HS Code 160431 — Caviar (Sturgeon Roes)
This code is reserved exclusively for authentic caviar, which are the salted eggs (roe) harvested from sturgeon species. It is a high-value luxury food item.
What's included
- Beluga caviar
- Osetra caviar
- Sevruga caviar
- Sterlet caviar
What's excluded
- Salmon roe → use
160432(Salmon roe is a caviar substitute, not sturgeon caviar.) - Lumpfish roe → use
160432(Only sturgeon roe is 1604.31.)
Common examples
- Tin of Beluga sturgeon caviar
- Glass jar of Osetra caviar
- Salt-cured sturgeon roe
Frequently asked questions
Is all fish roe called caviar?
In customs terms, only sturgeon roe is 'Caviar'. All other fish eggs like salmon or flying fish roe are 'Caviar Substitutes' under 1604.32.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 15% - 30%
- Documentation: Each tin must bear a unique CITES label. Commercial imports require significant sanitary and wildlife permits.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: China, Italy, France
- Top importers: United States, United Arab Emirates, Germany
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Key takeaway
Sturgeon only; highly regulated by CITES; very high value/risk ratio.
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