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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with NOAA shellfish import alerts; use ATP testing for bacterial checks; separate in-shell from shucked in documentation