Smoked Oysters in Brine from China
Oysters smoked and packed in brine, ready for consumption or further processing. Falls under HTS 0307.99.0300 as other smoked molluscs, whether cooked during smoking, not covered by specific headings like mussels or clams.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide smoking process certificates to distinguish from fresh (0307.69) and comply with USDA/NOAA smoked seafood inspection requirements
• Label net weight and brine composition accurately; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits
• Monitor for heavy metal contaminants in oysters, requiring FDA prior notice for imports