Chilled Eastern Oysters from Japan
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 — 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
• 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