Pacific Seed Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• 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