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Farmed Eastern Oysters Frozen from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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