Frozen Pacific Oysters from China
Frozen Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) are harvested from Pacific waters, shucked or in-shell, and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under HTS 0307.12.00 as frozen oysters, distinct from fresh or live under 0307.11 or processed flours/pellets in 0309.
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 documentation to comply with Section 609 restrictions on certain seafood imports
• Ensure proper cold chain certification and labeling indicating 'frozen oysters' to avoid misclassification as fresh
• Obtain FDA prior notice and shellfish sanitation certificates to prevent customs holds