Frozen Sydney Rock Oysters from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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