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Frozen Shucked Oysters

Shucked oysters removed from shells and frozen in consumer packs, ready for thawing and cooking. Classified under HTS 0307.12.00.80 for frozen 'other' oysters, adhering to chapter exclusions for pellets or human-consumable flours.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	Free	+37.5%	37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇨🇦Canada	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0307Same rate: 37.5%

If in shell

Frozen oysters retained in shells use specific subheading 0307.13.

0710.80Lower: 27.4% vs 37.5%

If dried and unfit for immediate consumption

Dried legumes/veggies analogy, but for dehydrated molluscs outside fresh forms.

0309.90Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If ground into flour or meal for human food

Processed into consumable powder per chapter note exclusion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include shell-on/off declaration in entry docs for accurate statistical reporting

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