Live European Flat Oysters
Live European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) shipped aerated in tanks for depuration or direct market. Classified in HTS 0307.19.01 for 'other' live oysters in shell, distinct from processed flours/pellets in 0309.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shucked and live
Live shucked oysters have a specific subheading 0307.51 separate from in-shell 'other'.
If aquatic invertebrates not elsewhere specified, for industrial use
Oysters for non-food end-use (e.g., shell craft) may shift to 0308 'other aquatic invertebrates'.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter explicitly moves human-edible pellets from 0307 to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use certified live transport systems with oxygenation logs; declare mortality rates under 5%
• Obtain state shellfish control authority pre-approval; include genetic stock info if disease-prone
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