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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If harvested from wild sources
Wild-caught frozen oysters fall under 0307.11, distinguishing natural vs farmed production methods.
If not specifically farmed
General frozen oysters without farmed designation use 0307.19, as farmed requires proof of aquaculture.
If live, fresh, or chilled instead of frozen
Unfrozen farmed oysters classify under 0302.12 for live/fresh/chilled molluscs, based on state of processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain farm origin certification to verify 'farmed' status and comply with HTS 0307.12.00.60; misclassification as wild can lead to penalties
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation and FDA prior notice for frozen seafood to avoid holds at entry
• Watch for contaminants like heavy metals; provide lab test results as common CBP request for molluscs
Related Products under HTS 0307.12.00.60
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.
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.