Frozen Sydney Rock Oysters from China
Frozen Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) from Australian waters, kept in shell post-harvest freezing. Falls under HTS 0307.19.01 as 'other' frozen oysters, excluding agglomerated pellets suitable for human food as noted in chapter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide blast-freezing certificates showing core temps below -10°F to confirm frozen status and avoid thawed disputes
• Include phytosanitary certificates; watch for EMS/AHPND disease declarations required for Pacific strains