Dried Smoked Oysters
Dried smoked oysters, lightly smoked without full cooking and dehydrated, in shell for artisanal markets. They fall under this tariff item as smoked molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process, and are not excluded by chapter notes as pellets or unfit for human consumption.
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 not smoked, or are cooked during smoking
This sibling item covers other oysters not meeting the smoked criteria.
If the oysters are prepared or preserved beyond smoking, such as in oil or sauce
Prepared oyster preparations fall under chapter 16, not chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the smoking process does not fully cook the oysters, as fully cooked smoked products may be classified elsewhere
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Declare the product as 'smoked' on customs documentation to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.19.10
Chilled European Flat Oysters
Chilled European flat oysters, prized for briny flavor, shipped live or chilled from sustainable European beds. They fall under this tariff item only if they have been smoked; otherwise, they are classified as other oysters under the sibling item.
Dried Shucked Oysters
Dried shucked oysters, dehydrated to extend shelf life while retaining natural flavor, sourced from sustainable farms. They fall under this tariff item if they have been smoked; if only dried without smoking, they are classified under the sibling item for other oysters.
Farmed Belon Oysters (Ostrea edulis variant)
Chilled farmed Belon oysters, a flat oyster variety from European farms, imported in shell. They fall under this tariff item as smoked oysters, provided they have been smoked; if not smoked, they would be classified under the sibling item for other oysters.
Frozen In-Shell Oysters
Whole frozen oysters in their natural shells, ideal for steaming or raw bar service, from varieties like Kumamoto. They fall under this tariff item if they have been smoked; if frozen without smoking, they are classified under the sibling item for other oysters.
Frozen Kumamoto Oysters
Premium frozen Kumamoto oysters, known for deep cup shells and buttery taste, shucked and IQF. They fall under this tariff item if they have been smoked; if frozen without smoking, they are classified under the sibling item for other oysters.
Frozen Pacific Oysters
Frozen Pacific oysters, harvested from coastal waters, shucked or in-shell, and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under this tariff item if they have been smoked; if frozen without smoking, they are classified under the sibling item for other oysters.