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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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