Pacific Seed Oysters (Crassostrea gigas)
Live seed oysters of the Pacific oyster species (Crassostrea gigas), typically 2-10mm in size, used for aquaculture seeding in oyster farms. Classified under HTS 0307.11.0020 as live, fresh or chilled seed oysters, which are young molluscs not yet at market size.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dead, dried, salted, or in brine
Seed oysters that are processed or preserved (not live/fresh/chilled) shift to other live/fresh/chilled oysters category.
If processed into edible dried forms unfit for seeding
Dried oyster products for human consumption fall under Chapter 4 as edible molluscs, not live seed.
If larger oysters exceeding seed size criteria
Market-size live/fresh/chilled oysters are classified separately from immature seed oysters.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable and health certificates confirming disease-free status from exporting country
• Ensure oysters arrive live with proper temperature control (chilled, not frozen) to avoid reclassification
• Comply with USFWS and NOAA aquaculture import regulations; declare as seed stock to prevent food safety scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 0307.11.00.20
Eastern Seed Oysters (Crassostrea virginica)
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.
European Flat Seed Oysters (Ostrea edulis)
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.
Sydney Rock Seed Oysters (Saccostrea glomerata)
Live seed oysters from the Sydney rock oyster species (Saccostrea glomerata), sized 3-8mm for transplanting in oyster leases. Precisely matches HTS 0307.11.0020 for live/fresh/chilled seed oysters.
Suminoe Seed Oysters (Crassostrea sikamea)
Live Kumamoto or Suminoe seed oysters (Crassostrea sikamea), young stock for premium oyster cultivation. Classified in HTS 0307.11.0020 as seed oysters that are live, fresh, or chilled molluscs.