Chilled Eastern Oysters from Japan
Chilled Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from Atlantic waters, typically shucked and packed on ice for short-term transport. Classified in HTS 0307.19.0180 as 'other' non-Australian flat oysters that are chilled, excluding any pelleted forms per chapter notes.
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
• Require shellfish tags or harvest certificates from FDA-approved sources to clear customs quickly
• Maintain cold chain documentation; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims