Farmed Eastern Oysters Frozen from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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