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%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
• 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