Frozen Pacific Oysters from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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