Farmed Pacific Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from China
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 — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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