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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If genetically similar to American cupped and certified as such
Hybrids or near-identical strains may qualify for the specific American oyster suffix.
If sold as live seed stock for aquaculture (not for consumption)
Live ornamental or breeding aquatic invertebrates classify under 0301, based on end-use.
If shucked and chilled but statistically broken as 'other frozen'
Shucked fresh can overlap with frozen if preservation blurs lines; statistical suffixes differentiate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For spat (juvenile oysters), declare as live and obtain USFWS permits if for propagation
• Ensure no antibiotics in feed per FDA import alerts for aquacultured shellfish
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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.
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.