Fresh Pacific Oysters from Japan

Live or fresh Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) harvested from coastal waters, sold in the shell for immediate consumption or shucking. Classified under HTS 0307.19.01 as 'other' oysters that are not fit for human consumption in their current form per chapter notes, distinguishing from processed products in heading 0309.

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

PGA flags (1)Show detailsFD4FDAMay be required

FD4
FDA · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

AD/CVD cases

No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.

CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026

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Import Tips

• Verify oysters are live or fresh (not cooked/smoked) to avoid reclassification under 0309; provide harvest certificates

• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and shellfish sanitation program requirements; include temperature logs for chilled goods

• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'shucked' which shifts to 0307.71; declare exact species and condition