Eastern Seed Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from Germany
Live juvenile Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica), under 15mm shell height, harvested for grow-out in shellfish aquaculture operations. Fits HTS 0307.11.0020 specifically for seed oysters that are live, fresh, or chilled.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide spat or seed size verification documentation to customs for accurate HTS classification
• Avoid common pitfall of inadequate water quality certification leading to quarantine delays
• Label shipments clearly as 'seed oysters for aquaculture' to differentiate from food imports