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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice 2-8 hours pre-arrival; delays kill live product
• Vibrio control plans required for live shellfish imports