Frozen Pacific Oysters from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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