Fresh Chilled Oysters from Japan

Freshly shucked or in-shell oysters (Crassostrea gigas) chilled to maintain peak freshness for raw consumption. Classified under HTS 0307.91.03 as 'live, fresh or chilled' molluscs, emphasizing their unprocessed state post-harvest.

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%

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Import Tips

• Use vibrio control plans and Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference approvals for U.S. entry

• Label clearly as 'chilled molluscs' with temperature logs; avoid freezing to stay in this heading

• Source from approved aquaculture zones; prepare for ADF&G or equivalent export certifications