Farmed Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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