Oysters
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Products classified under Tariff item 1605.51.00
Breaded Fried Oysters
Breaded fried oysters are prepared by coating fresh oysters in breading and pre-frying them for easy reheating. This cooking and coating process makes them prepared or preserved molluscs, falling under tariff item 1605.51.00 for oysters.
Cooked Shucked Oysters
Cooked shucked oysters are steamed or boiled for preservation and sold in bulk non-sealed containers. This cooking process qualifies them as prepared or preserved molluscs under tariff item 1605.51.00, as they are no longer raw.
Creamy Oyster and Pollock Casserole
A ready-to-heat frozen casserole that blends oysters with pollock fish meat in a creamy sauce. This prepared meal falls under tariff item 1605.51.00 because it is a mollusc preparation containing fish meat, which is permitted under Chapter 16 as long as the oyster component predominates by weight.
Fermented Oysters
Fermented oysters are preserved through a fermentation process with salt and spices, a traditional Asian method. This preparation makes them prepared or preserved molluscs, fitting tariff item 1605.51.00 for oysters.
Marinated Olympia Oysters
Marinated Olympia oysters are tiny oysters preserved in olive oil and herbs, packaged in non-airtight jars. This marination process qualifies them as prepared or preserved molluscs under tariff item 1605.51.00.
Oyster and Mackerel Dip
A jarred seafood dip that mixes smoked oysters with mackerel meat, onions, and spices. This oyster-based product with fish meat is classified under tariff item 1605.51.00 as a prepared mollusc, provided the oyster component predominates by weight.
Oyster and Salmon Chowder
A ready-to-eat canned chowder featuring oysters mixed with salmon meat and a cream base. This prepared meal is classified under tariff item 1605.51.00 as a mollusc preparation containing fish meat, with oysters as the predominant seafood component.
Oyster and Shrimp Fried Rice Meal
A shelf-stable pouched meal of fried rice with oysters and shrimp-derived fish meat paste. This prepared meal falls under tariff item 1605.51.00 as a mollusc preparation containing fish meat, provided the oyster content predominates.
Oyster Paella with Mixed Fish
A canned paella entree with oysters, rice, and assorted fish meats like cod and hake. This prepared meal falls under tariff item 1605.51.00 because it is a mollusc preparation containing fish meat, with oysters as the predominant seafood component.
Oyster-Stuffed Crab Cakes with Cod
Frozen prepared crab cakes incorporating oysters and cod fish meat as key ingredients. This product is classified under tariff item 1605.51.00 as an oyster preparation containing fish meat, with oysters as the predominant seafood component.
Oyster Sushi Rolls with Tuna
Pre-cooked, chilled sushi rolls stuffing oysters with tuna fish meat and rice. This prepared meal is classified under tariff item 1605.51.00 as a mollusc preparation containing fish meat, with oysters as the predominant seafood component.
Pickled Eastern Oysters
Pickled Eastern oysters are preserved in a brine solution without airtight sealing, often sold in bulk jars. This pickling process makes them prepared or preserved molluscs, classified under tariff item 1605.51.00 for oysters.
Seasoned Steamed Oysters
Seasoned steamed oysters are steamed and flavored with garlic and ginger, packed loosely for restaurant use. This cooking and seasoning process qualifies them as prepared or preserved molluscs under tariff item 1605.51.00.
Smoked Belon Oysters
Smoked Belon oysters are a gourmet product where fresh Belon oysters (Ostrea edulis) are preserved through a smoking process, enhancing their flavor and shelf life. This preparation falls under tariff item 1605.51.00 as oysters, prepared or preserved, since smoking is a method of preservation covered by Chapter 16.
Smoked Eastern Oysters
Smoked Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) are preserved by cold-smoking, a process that imparts a distinct smoky flavor and extends shelf life. As prepared or preserved molluscs, they are correctly classified under tariff item 1605.51.00 for oysters.
Smoked European Flat Oysters
Smoked European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) are delicately smoked to create a premium preserved mollusc product. This smoking process qualifies them as prepared or preserved oysters under tariff item 1605.51.00, aligning with Chapter 16's scope.
Smoked Kumamoto Oysters
Smoked Kumamoto oysters (Crassostrea sikamea) are premium molluscs preserved through smoking, making them ready for direct consumption. As prepared or preserved oysters, they fall under tariff item 1605.51.00, which covers all oyster preparations in Chapter 16.
Smoked Olympia Oysters
Smoked Olympia oysters (Ostrea lurida) are preserved by smoking, a traditional method that enhances their flavor and ensures longevity. This preparation places them under tariff item 1605.51.00 as prepared or preserved oysters, consistent with Chapter 16's coverage of aquatic invertebrates.
Smoked Oyster and Tuna Pâté
A spreadable pâté made from smoked oysters combined with tuna meat, herbs, and binders. This oyster preparation containing fish meat falls under tariff item 1605.51.00, provided the oyster component predominates by weight.
Smoked Pacific Oysters
Smoked Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) are prepared by smoking fresh oysters, a preservation method that also adds a rich flavor. As prepared or preserved molluscs, they are correctly classified under tariff item 1605.51.00 for oysters.
Smoked Portuguese Oysters
Smoked Portuguese oysters (Crassostrea angulata) are prepared molluscs preserved through smoking, a process that distinguishes them from other preservation methods. This qualifies them under tariff item 1605.51.00 as prepared or preserved oysters.
Smoked Sydney Rock Oysters
Smoked Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) are hot-smoked to achieve shelf stability, making them a prepared or preserved mollusc product. This process places them under tariff item 1605.51.00 for oysters, as they are ready for consumption.