Chilled Eastern Oysters from United States
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 — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
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