Eastern Seed Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from United States
Eastern Seed Oysters are live juvenile Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) under 15mm shell height, harvested for grow-out in shellfish aquaculture operations. They are classified under tariff item 0307.11.10 as live oysters in shell, since they are not processed.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
28%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Ensure the seed oysters are accompanied by a CFIA import permit for aquaculture purposes
• Provide documentation of the source hatchery to meet CBSA requirements