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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live but held in refrigerated brine (effectively chilled to frozen state)
Oysters preserved by cold-stunning or brine may classify under frozen subheading 0307.91 if temperature drops below freezing.
If misidentified as American cupped oysters
Specific statistical suffix 0040 applies only to Crassostrea virginica; other cupped species remain in 0080.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved oysters move to Chapter 16 for cooked/smoked products, outside raw mollusc scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide bivalve import permits from APHIS and ensure HACCP plans for vibrio control during transport
• Label with country of origin and harvest date to avoid delays; common pitfall is insufficient temperature logs leading to rejection
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Australian shellfish and declare accurately to prevent penalties
Related Products under HTS 0307.11.00.80
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.
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.