Farmed
Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Oysters: > Other > Farmed
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 0307.19.01.60
Farmed Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas)
Live farmed Pacific oysters, harvested from aquaculture operations in coastal waters, sold in shell for fresh consumption. Classified under HTS 0307.19.0160 as farmed oysters, distinct from wild-caught due to controlled cultivation methods. They are typically chilled or live at point of import to maintain quality.
Farmed Sydney Rock Oysters (Saccostrea glomerata)
Frozen farmed Sydney rock oysters, in shell, from Australian aquaculture leases. Classified under HTS 0307.19.0160 for farmed other oysters, allowing frozen state as per heading scope.
Farmed Belon Oysters (Ostrea edulis variant)
Chilled farmed Belon oysters, a flat oyster variety from European farms, imported in shell. Fits precisely under HTS 0307.19.0160 as farmed other molluscs.
Farmed Olympia Oysters (Ostrea lurida)
Live tiny farmed Olympia oysters from West Coast restoration farms, in shell for gourmet markets. HTS 0307.19.0160 for these native farmed species.
Farmed Suminoe Oysters (Crassostrea rivularis)
Frozen farmed Suminoe oysters from Asian aquaculture, in shell. Classified as farmed other oysters per 0307.19.0160.
Farmed Triploid Pacific Oysters
Sterile triploid farmed Pacific oysters for year-round harvest, live in shell. HTS 0307.19.0160 applies to these genetically selected farmed products.
Farmed Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica)
Fresh chilled farmed Eastern oysters from U.S. East Coast aquaculture farms, retained in shell. HTS 0307.19.0160 applies specifically to farmed 'other' oysters excluding fitoloids. Ideal for raw bar service, imported live to preserve flavor.
Farmed European Flat Oysters (Ostrea edulis)
Live farmed European flat oysters from sustainable shellfish farms, in shell, suitable for fresh or half-shell service. Fits HTS 0307.19.0160 as 'other farmed oysters,' emphasizing aquaculture production over wild harvest.
Farmed Kumamoto Oysters (Crassostrea sikamea)
Fresh live farmed Kumamoto oysters prized for their briny flavor, grown in Pacific Northwest hatcheries, in shell. HTS 0307.19.0160 captures these as farmed 'other' oysters for human consumption.