Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas)
Live, fresh, or chilled Pacific oysters, a non-native species farmed globally, classified under HTS 0307.11.0080 as 'other' oysters excluding American cupped oysters (0307.11.0040). These molluscs are typically sold shucked or in-shell for raw consumption in sushi or oyster bars. The code applies to live, fresh, or chilled states, excluding frozen, dried, or processed forms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen oysters shift from fresh/chilled (0307.11) to frozen molluscs in 0307.91, changing the subheading based on preservation state.
If scallops instead of oysters
Scallops are classified separately under 0307.21 for live/fresh/chilled, as they belong to a different molluscs genus (Pectinidae).
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human food from 0307, directing them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification certificates to confirm 'other' status, avoiding reclassification to 0307.11.0040 for American oysters
• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 4°C) for fresh/chilled imports to pass FDA inspection; test for vibrio bacteria
• Include harvest location and aquaculture certification to comply with Lacey Act declarations and prevent common pitfalls like undeclared wild harvest
Related Products under HTS 0307.11.00.80
Sydney Rock Oysters (Saccostrea glomerata)
Live, fresh, or chilled Sydney rock oysters from Australian waters, classified as 'other' under HTS 0307.11.0080 due to species distinction from cupped varieties. Prized for their briny flavor, they are imported shucked or whole for high-end seafood markets. This code covers non-American cupped oysters in live, fresh, or chilled form.
European Flat Oysters (Ostrea edulis)
Live, fresh, or chilled European flat oysters, a native European species classified under 'other' oysters in HTS 0307.11.0080. These distinctly flat-shelled molluscs are imported for gourmet dining and are not the American cupped variety. The code specifies live, fresh, or chilled states only.
Belon Oysters (Ostrea edulis Belon)
Premium live, fresh, or chilled Belon oysters from Brittany, France, falling under HTS 0307.11.0080 as 'other' oysters. Known for metallic flavor, these flat oysters are selectively bred and imported in-shell. Excludes frozen or processed forms per the heading.
Suminoe Oysters (Crassostrea sikamea)
Live, fresh, or chilled Suminoe oysters, an Asian cupped species classified as 'other' under HTS 0307.11.0080, distinct from American varieties. Farmed in Pacific Northwest and Asia, imported for oyster farming stock or direct sale. Covers only live, fresh, chilled molluscs.