Oyster Juice from Japan
Freshly extracted liquid from shucked oysters, minimally filtered for use in stews and chowders. Falls under HTS 1603.00.90.90 as a mollusc juice, not processed into paste or puree. Remains distinct from canned oysters.
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
• Require shellfish sanitation program certification from origin country
• Package in food-grade containers with temperature logs to maintain cold chain integrity