Frozen Sydney Rock Oysters from Japan
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 — 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
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