Frozen Raw Oysters in Shell
Frozen raw oysters in shell are oysters frozen in their natural shells without cooking. They are not smoked, dried, or in brine, and are fit for human consumption, making them classifiable under tariff item 0307.92.90 as other frozen molluscs.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the oysters are frozen raw and not smoked or cooked
• Provide documentation of the freezing process and origin to CBSA
• Verify compliance with CFIA shellfish safety regulations
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Frozen Abalone Meat Slices
Frozen abalone meat slices are shucked from abalone molluscs (Haliotis spp.) and minimally processed before freezing. They are not dried, smoked, or in brine, and are fit for human consumption, making them classifiable under tariff item 0307.92.90 as other frozen molluscs.
Frozen Ark Clams Shucked
Frozen shucked ark clam meat is obtained from ark clams (Anadara spp.) and frozen without additional processing. It is not smoked, dried, or in brine, and is fit for human consumption, qualifying for tariff item 0307.92.90 as other frozen molluscs.
Frozen Bay Scallops IQF
Individually quick frozen bay scallop meats are shucked from Argopecten irradians and frozen without cooking or other processing. They are not smoked, dried, or in brine, and are fit for human consumption, making them classifiable under tariff item 0307.92.90 as other frozen molluscs.
Frozen Calamari Rings
Frozen calamari rings are cut from squid mantles and may be raw or blanched before freezing. They are cleaned and tube-cut only, not smoked, dried, or in brine, and are fit for human consumption, qualifying for tariff item 0307.92.90 as other frozen molluscs.
Frozen Clams (Littleneck, Shucked)
Frozen shucked littleneck clams are meat-only products from Protothaca staminea, frozen without shells and not further processed. They are not smoked, dried, or in brine, and are fit for human consumption, making them classifiable under tariff item 0307.92.90 as other frozen molluscs.
Frozen Cockles in Shell
Frozen cockles in shells are small clams (Cerastoderma edule) frozen with their shells intact. They are not smoked, dried, or in brine, and are fit for human consumption, qualifying for tariff item 0307.92.90 as other frozen molluscs.