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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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