Smoked Oysters in Brine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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