Farmed Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas)
Farmed Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) are live, fresh, or chilled and presented in the shell. These oysters are cultivated on coastal farms and harvested at optimal market size. As live molluscs in shell, they are classified under tariff item 0307.11.10, which covers oysters that are live, fresh, or chilled and not shelled.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | +25.0% | 28% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oysters are shelled
Shelled oysters, whether live, fresh, or chilled, are classified under this sibling item.
If the oysters are frozen, dried, salted, or in brine
These preservation methods place the oysters under the 'other' subheading for oysters.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the oysters are accompanied by a CFIA import permit if required, and that they meet the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program standards
• Clearly label the product as live, fresh, or chilled and include the species name Crassostrea gigas on customs documents
• Verify that the exporting country is recognized by Canada for shellfish imports to avoid refusal at the border
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.11.10
Belon Oysters (Ostrea edulis Belon)
Belon oysters (Ostrea edulis Belon) are premium live, fresh, or chilled flat oysters from Brittany, France, presented in the shell. They are selectively bred and imported for their metallic flavour and gourmet appeal. As live molluscs in shell, they are classified under tariff item 0307.11.10 for live, fresh, or chilled oysters.
Chilled Kumamoto Oysters
Chilled Kumamoto Oysters are Japanese-origin bivalves (Crassostrea sikamea) kept at low temperatures post-harvest for live market sales. They are classified under tariff item 0307.11.10 as live, fresh, or chilled oysters in shell, since they are not shucked.
Chilled Sydney Rock Oysters
Chilled Sydney Rock Oysters are Australian bivalves (Saccostrea glomerata) exported in chilled seawater media to maintain freshness. They are classified under tariff item 0307.11.10 as live, fresh, or chilled oysters in shell, as they are not processed.
Eastern Seed Oysters (Crassostrea virginica)
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.
European Flat Oysters (Ostrea edulis)
European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) are live, fresh, or chilled and presented in the shell. These distinctly flat-shelled molluscs are native to Europe and are imported for gourmet dining. As live molluscs in shell, they fall under tariff item 0307.11.10, which covers oysters that are live, fresh, or chilled and not shelled.
European Flat Seed Oysters (Ostrea edulis)
European Flat Seed Oysters are live juveniles of the European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) for restoration projects or commercial farming. They are classified under tariff item 0307.11.10 as live oysters in shell, as they are not processed.