Farmed Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Obtain certification proving aquaculture origin to qualify as 'farmed' and avoid reclassification to wild-caught codes
• Provide documentation on live/chilled condition and shell status; ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 provisions
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as processed (e.g
• shucked) which shifts to heading 0307.71; declare exact species