Suminoe Oysters (Crassostrea sikamea) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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