Farmed Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from Japan
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 — 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
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