Live European Flat Oysters from Germany
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.
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
• 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