Chilled Kumamoto Oysters from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify APHIS import permit for aquaculture sources; label with harvest date and purge status; watch for misclassification as frozen if over-chilled