Frozen Pacific Oysters from China
Frozen Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) are harvested from coastal waters, shucked or in-shell, and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. They classify under HTS 0307.12.00.80 as frozen oysters, excluding fit-for-human-consumption flours, meals, or pellets per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify country of origin meets sanitary standards; provide health certificates from FDA-approved suppliers
• Label accurately as 'frozen oysters' without additives to avoid reclassification under processed headings