Frozen Shucked Oysters from Japan

Frozen shucked oysters with shells removed, packed in consumer or bulk portions. HTS 0307.12.00 covers all frozen oysters regardless of shucked or in-shell state.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide detailed packing lists specifying shucked weight and freezing method (IQF or block)

• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'oyster meat' which could shift to prepared categories

• Test for contaminants like Vibrio per FDA import alerts before shipping