Salted Oysters in Brine from Japan
Oysters preserved in brine with salt, in shell, not dried or smoked, for extended shelf life. HTS 0307.19.01 applies to these 'other' forms, but watch chapter notes excluding human-fit pellets.
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
• Specify brine concentration (<20% salt) and shell status; avoid 'pickled' labeling to stay out of 1605
• Test for pathogens; provide lab analysis showing not rendered unfit per chapter pellet definitions