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Smoked Olympia Oysters from Japan

Smoked Olympia oysters (Ostrea lurida), a Pacific native, are preserved by smoking and classified HTS 1605.51.40.00 as other smoked oysters. Fits preserved molluscs per subheading notes.

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

Check for endangered species restrictions; provide processing manifests

Pitfall: small size leading to 'youth oyster' misclassification