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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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