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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide EU shellfish farm hygiene certificates equivalent to US standards
• Declare exact farmed origin to leverage potential lower duties vs. wild imports