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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shelled or shucked for retail
Shucked farmed oysters are classified under shelled molluscs in 0307.7, reflecting state of processing.
If imported live for breeding stock
Live molluscs for aquaculture reproduction may shift to Chapter 03 heading for live fish/mollluscs not for consumption.
If smoked or cooked before/during smoking
Smoked oysters, even farmed, move to prepared/preserved molluscs in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include farm origin certificates and harvest logs to substantiate 'farmed' status per HTS statistical notes
• Maintain cold chain documentation for chilled products; test for contaminants to meet FDA import alerts
Related Products 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.