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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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