Fresh Chilled Oysters from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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