Chilled Kumamoto Oysters from Germany
Chilled Kumamoto oysters (Crassostrea sikamea) are Japanese-origin bivalves kept at low temperatures post-harvest for live market sales. HTS 0307.11.00 applies to these live, fresh, or chilled oysters in shell. Known for their sweet, metallic notes in half-shell service.
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
• Verify APHIS import permit for aquaculture sources; label with harvest date and purge status; watch for misclassification as frozen if over-chilled