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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.19.01Same rate: 35%

If frozen but origin unverified as farmed

Without aquaculture proof, defaults to general frozen oysters excluding farmed subcategory.

0302.92.00.00Same rate: 35%

If refrigerated but not frozen

Chilled farmed oysters use 0302.92; freezing changes to Chapter 03 heading 0307.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, salted, or in brine instead of frozen

Alternative preservation methods shift from frozen to other processed forms in 0306.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include vibrio pathogen test results; farmed oysters often require post-harvest processing docs

Declare exact species and farm location to match statistical suffix .60 accurately

Avoid bulk packing without moisture-proof liners to prevent thawing issues at inspection