Live Shucked Oysters from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice 2-8 hours pre-arrival; delays kill live product
• Vibrio control plans required for live shellfish imports