Fresh Oyster Pellet Meal

Agglomerated pellets from fresh oyster meat using minimal binders, designed for human consumption in supplements and snacks. Fits HTS 0309.90.40.90 per chapter definition of pellets as fresh/chilled mollusc products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.79.01Same rate: 35%

If unground oyster meat

Unground fresh/chilled oyster meat is classified as whole under mollusc headings.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If fortified with vitamins

Nutritionally fortified supplements shift to food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify binder quantity in documentation to comply with chapter note on pellets

Obtain shellfish sanitation program approvals for oyster-derived products

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