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
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
• 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