Farmed Eastern Oysters Frozen
Frozen American oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from U.S. Gulf or East Coast farms, flash-frozen shucked or in-shell for market. HTS 0307.12.00.60 applies to these farmed frozen molluscs, excluding flours or pellets per chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wild-harvested eastern oysters
Distinguishes farmed aquaculture (0307.12) from wild fishery products under 0307.11.
If cooked, smoked, or prepared
Prepared or preserved oysters move to Chapter 16 for value-added processed seafood.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude human-fit flours/pellets from 0307, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'farmed' with harvest records; CBP audits farmed vs wild claims rigorously
• Comply with NOAA aquaculture regs and provide antibiotic-free certifications common for oyster farms
• Use insulated shipping to maintain <-18°C; temperature excursions trigger rejections
Related Products under HTS 0307.12.00.60
Farmed Pacific Oysters Frozen
Frozen Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) farmed in controlled aquaculture environments, typically harvested and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0307.12.00.60 as frozen farmed oysters, fitting the molluscs chapter for processed shellfish products.
Farmed Kumamoto Oysters Frozen Shucked
Shucked and frozen Kumamoto oysters (Crassostrea sikamea) from West Coast farms, prized for creamy texture. Falls under HTS 0307.12.00.60 for frozen farmed oysters, as molluscs in frozen form.
Farmed European Flat Oysters Frozen
Frozen Ostrea edulis from European oyster farms, known as Belon oysters, frozen whole or shucked. Classified precisely under HTS 0307.12.00.60 for farmed frozen molluscs per hierarchy.
Farmed Sydney Rock Oysters Frozen
Frozen Saccostrea glomerata from Australian farms, small gourmet oysters frozen for export. HTS 0307.12.00.60 covers these farmed frozen oysters as specified molluscs.
Farmed Blue Point Oysters Frozen Shucked
Shucked frozen Blue Point oysters selectively bred on U.S. farms mimicking wild flavor profiles. Fits HTS 0307.12.00.60 as frozen farmed oysters in the molluscs chapter.
Farmed Triploid Oysters Frozen
Sterile triploid oysters from selective breeding farms, frozen to extend shelf life for restaurants. HTS 0307.12.00.60 for these advanced farmed frozen molluscs.