Farmed European Flat Oysters (Ostrea edulis) from Japan
Live, fresh, or chilled Belon oysters from European aquaculture operations, prized for metallic flavor. Classified under HTS 0307.11.00.60 as farmed live/fresh/chilled oysters per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide EU shellfish farm hygiene certificates equivalent to US standards
• Declare exact farmed origin to leverage potential lower duties vs. wild imports