Live Shucked Oysters
Freshly shucked live oysters maintained in chilled seawater for vitality, popular in high-end dining. Classified under HTS 0307.19.0180 as live 'other' oysters, live or fresh per chapter scope.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live scallops instead of oysters
Live scallops have specific 0307.91; oysters stay in 0307.19 for 'other'.
If dead on arrival, unfit
Dead/unfit molluscs reroute to 0308 aquatic invertebrates.
If minced into paste fit for consumption
Processed forms like flours from live oysters excluded to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice 2-8 hours pre-arrival; delays kill live product
• Vibrio control plans required for live shellfish imports
Related Products under HTS 0307.19.01.80
Frozen Kumamoto Oysters
Premium frozen Kumamoto oysters (Crassostrea sikamea), known for deep cup shells and buttery taste, shucked and IQF. HTS 0307.19.0180 for these frozen 'other' oysters, not Australian flat or smoked varieties.
Dried Smoked Oysters
Dried unsmoked oysters, simply dehydrated without binders to avoid pellet status. HTS 0307.19.0180 for 'other' dried oysters.
Frozen Pacific Oysters
Frozen Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) are harvested from coastal waters, shucked or in-shell, and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under HTS 0307.19.0180 as 'other' oysters that are frozen, distinct from fit-for-human-consumption flours, meals, or pellets in heading 0309.
Chilled Eastern Oysters
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.
Dried Shucked Oysters
Dried shucked oysters, dehydrated to extend shelf life while retaining natural flavor, sourced from sustainable farms. HTS 0307.19.0180 applies to these 'other' dried oysters, not qualifying as pellets (agglomerated with binder) excluded by chapter notes.
Frozen In-Shell Oysters
Whole frozen oysters in their natural shells, ideal for steaming or raw bar service, from varieties like Kumamoto. Fits HTS 0307.19.0180 for frozen 'other' oysters, whether in shell or not, excluding smoked or pelleted forms.