Chilled Eastern Oysters from Germany
Chilled Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica), American cupped oysters kept above freezing, typically in shell for wholesale. They are live or fresh, not smoked, dried, or pelleted, so they fall under this tariff item for other oysters.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure oysters are labeled with the scientific name and country of origin
• Keep temperature logs to prove they were chilled, not frozen
• Verify that the product is not considered unfit for human consumption, which would fall under Chapter 5