Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
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Import Tips
• 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