Farmed Kumamoto Oysters (Crassostrea sikamea)
Premium live, fresh, or chilled Japanese Kumamoto oysters raised on Pacific Coast farms, known for deep cup shape and briny flavor. HTS 0307.11.00.60 applies specifically to these farmed, non-frozen oysters.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen post-harvest
Frozen farmed oysters shift from fresh/chilled to the frozen molluscs subheading.
If sourced from wild beds
Wild collection vs. farm cultivation determines the farmed statistical breakout.
If smoked and cooked before or during smoking
Processed smoked oysters enter under prepared/preserved molluscs in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include third-party aquaculture certification and genetic stock verification for variety-specific claims
• Comply with US shellfish sanitation program (USSSP) equivalency for foreign farms
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