Farmed European Flat Oysters Frozen from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Secure EU aquaculture export health certificates specifying farmed status for entry
• Test for norovirus as required for certain oyster imports; results speed clearance
• Use IQF (individually quick frozen) method to minimize shell damage claims