Frozen
Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Oysters: > Frozen
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0307.12.00
Frozen Pacific Oysters
Frozen Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) are harvested from Pacific waters, shucked or in-shell, and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under HTS 0307.12.00 as frozen oysters, distinct from fresh or live under 0307.11 or processed flours/pellets in 0309.
Frozen Eastern Oysters
Frozen Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from Atlantic coasts, typically shucked and frozen in brine or plain. Classified under HTS 0307.12.00 specifically for frozen molluscs of the oyster genus.
Frozen Shucked Oysters
Frozen shucked oysters with shells removed, packed in consumer or bulk portions. HTS 0307.12.00 covers all frozen oysters regardless of shucked or in-shell state.
IQF Frozen Oysters
Individually quick frozen (IQF) oysters, allowing easy portioning without thawing entire blocks. Fits HTS 0307.12.00 as frozen oysters, preserving natural texture for foodservice.
Frozen Oysters in Shell
Whole frozen oysters retained in their natural shells, often for premium restaurant use. HTS 0307.12.00 explicitly includes frozen oysters whether in shell or not.
Frozen Kumamoto Oysters
Premium frozen Kumamoto oysters (Crassostrea sikamea), known for sweet flavor, frozen shucked. Classified under general frozen oyster HTS 0307.12.00.
Bulk Frozen Oyster Meat
Large-volume frozen oyster adductor meat for processing into soups or stews. HTS 0307.12.00 applies to all frozen oyster forms, including bulk shucked meat.
Frozen European Flat Oysters
Frozen Ostrea edulis (European flats), prized for briny taste, imported frozen for year-round availability. Falls squarely under HTS 0307.12.00 for frozen oysters.
Frozen Sydney Rock Oysters
Australian Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) frozen for export markets. HTS 0307.12.00 covers frozen oysters of all species origins.