Bulk Frozen Oyster Meat
Bulk frozen oyster meat, specifically the adductor muscle, is a large-volume product intended for further processing into soups or stews. As a frozen mollusc of the oyster genus, it falls under the tariff item for smoked oysters only if it has undergone a smoking process; otherwise, it would be classified under the 'other' frozen oyster item. This product is not smoked and therefore does not belong under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2% | — | 2% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2% | — | 2% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 2% | +25.0% | 27% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2% | — | 2% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2% | — | 2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oysters are frozen but not smoked
This sibling item covers other frozen oysters that have not undergone smoking.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as smoked to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide documentation of the smoking process to CBSA upon request
• Verify that the product meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements for molluscs
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.12.10
Farmed Blue Point Oysters Frozen Shucked
Shucked frozen Blue Point oysters selectively bred on farms mimicking wild flavor profiles. These oysters are not smoked, so they do not qualify for the smoked tariff item. They would be classified under the 'other' frozen oyster item.
Farmed Eastern Oysters Frozen
Frozen American oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from Gulf or East Coast farms, flash-frozen shucked or in-shell for market. These oysters are not smoked, so they do not fall under the smoked tariff item. They belong under the 'other' frozen oyster classification.
Farmed European Flat Oysters Frozen
Frozen Ostrea edulis from European oyster farms, known as Belon oysters, frozen whole or shucked. These oysters are not smoked, so they do not qualify for the smoked tariff item. They would be classified under the 'other' frozen oyster item.
Farmed Kumamoto Oysters Frozen Shucked
Shucked and frozen Kumamoto oysters (Crassostrea sikamea) from West Coast farms, prized for creamy texture. These oysters are not smoked, so they do not fall under the smoked tariff item. They belong under the 'other' frozen oyster classification.
Farmed Pacific Oysters Frozen
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Farmed Sydney Rock Oysters Frozen
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