Fresh Wellfleet Oysters from Japan
Fresh Wellfleet oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from Cape Cod are harvested and chilled for overnight delivery to restaurants. HTS 0307.11.00 covers these fresh oysters, kept out of freezing to retain oyster liquor. Celebrated for crisp, cucumber-like flavor.
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
• Comply with NOAA shellfish import alerts; use ATP testing for bacterial checks; separate in-shell from shucked in documentation