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
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
• Require shellfish tags or harvest certificates from FDA-approved sources to clear customs quickly
• Maintain cold chain documentation; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims