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HTS Code · Chapter 16 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

1604.31.00.00Caviar

Also written 1604310000 and 1604.31.0000

HTS Code 1604.31.00.00 covers any article best defined as Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesPreparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebratesPrepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs:Caviar and caviar substitutes:Caviar in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from China pay 52.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 1604.31.00.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 50% to 52.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 1604.31.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
52.5%
$5,250.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
52.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$15,297.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty15%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 1604.31.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
15%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A*AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
30%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China52.5%
  • Mexico25%
  • Canada25%
  • Vietnam27.5%
  • Germany15%
Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 1604.31.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from China pay 52.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 15%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more.

Total duty from China
52.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
15%
From Germany, Japan and 6 more
Countries with additional tariffs
12 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China15%52.5%
Mexico15%25%0% with USMCA
Canada15%25%0% with USMCA
Vietnam15%27.5%
Germany15%None15%
Japan15%None15%
South Korea15%None15%12.5% with US-Korea FTA
Taiwan15%None15%
India15%25%
Ireland15%None15%
Italy15%None15%
Switzerland15%None15%
Thailand15%27.5%
Malaysia15%25%
United Kingdom15%25%
France15%None15%
Indonesia15%25%
Brazil15%52.5%
Bangladesh15%25%
Cambodia15%25%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from China pay 52.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Canada pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Vietnam pay 27.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Germany pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Japan pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from South Korea pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Taiwan pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from India pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Ireland pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Italy pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Switzerland pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Thailand pay 27.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Malaysia pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from France pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Indonesia pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Brazil pay 52.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Cambodia pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 1604.31.00.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $63M of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00), up 26% on 2024, mostly from China (55%), Italy (9%) and Poland (8%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
China$35M55%17%52.5%
Italy$6M9%56%15%
Poland$5M8%47%15%
Germany$4M7%19%15%
France$4M6%43%15%
Bulgaria$3M4%91%15%
Madagascar$1M2%16%15%0% with AGOA
Uruguay$1M2%29%27.5%
Belgium$818K1%38%15%
Chile$507K1%168%27.5%12.5% with US-Chile FTA

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 1604.31.00.00 cover?

HTS code 1604.31.00.00 covers caviar, classified under Chapter 16 (Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 15%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 1604.31.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 1604.31.00.00 is 15%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 30%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from China pay 52.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Vietnam pay 27.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of caviar (HTS 1604.31.00.00) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 1604.31.00.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $63M of caviar under HTS 1604.31.00.00, mostly from China (55%), Italy (9%) and Poland (8%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 1604.31.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 1604.31.00.00 is 15%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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