Sydney Rock Seed Oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) from China
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.
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
• Secure advance approval from state shellfish health programs for non-endemic species
• Monitor salinity and oxygen levels in shipping to prevent mortality and reclassification
• Avoid misdeclaration as food product, which triggers FDA seafood safety inspections