Frozen Oyster Pellet Meal from Japan
Agglomerated pellets of frozen oyster powder, made fit for human consumption as a supplement or soup base. Classified in HTS 0309.90.50.90 as other frozen mollusc products per chapter pellet definition.
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
• Declare binder quantity if any; chapter notes specify small amounts allowed for pellets
• Provide evidence of human fitness (e.g
• no pathogens) to prevent feed reclassification
• Monitor EU/US origin rules; some oyster sources require additional sanitary certificates