Chilled Eastern Oysters from Canada
Chilled American cupped oysters (Crassostrea virginica) maintained at temperatures above freezing, typically in shell for wholesale. HTS 0307.19.01 covers these as 'other' non-smoked, non-dried oysters, separate from human-ready pellets per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document chill chain with temperature records below 45°F to prevent spoilage claims or reclass to frozen (0307.29)
• Label species accurately (e.g
• Crassostrea virginica) to comply with USFWS and state shellfish import rules