European Flat Seed Oysters (Ostrea edulis) from China
Live seed oysters of the European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis), small juveniles for restoration projects or commercial farming. HTS 0307.11.0020 covers these as live, fresh or chilled seed oysters in the molluscs chapter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Test for Bonamia and Marteilia parasites per US import protocols for non-native species
• Use insulated containers with aerated seawater to maintain viability during transit
• Declare intended end-use as aquaculture seed to qualify for potential duty exemptions