Chilled Kumamoto Oysters from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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