Live Shucked Oysters from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice 2-8 hours pre-arrival; delays kill live product
• Vibrio control plans required for live shellfish imports