Oyster Shells from Germany
Empty shells from shucked oysters, a mollusc product of Chapter 3, used for lime production or poultry grit. HTS 0511.91.00 covers these unfit dead animal remains. Separated from live/fresh oysters in Chapter 3.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Clean shells thoroughly to remove flesh residues avoiding reclassification as food waste
• Declare calcium content if processed for feed to check fertilizer regulations
• Bulk ship to affirm non-retail industrial intent