Smoked Portuguese Oysters from Japan
Smoked Portuguese oysters (Crassostrea angulata) are prepared molluscs under HTS 1605.51.40.00 for smoked variants, distinct from other preservations. Smoking is the key qualifying process.
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
• EU origin requires specific veterinary certificates; monitor histamine levels
• Common error: bulk vs retail packing affecting duty