Smoked Sydney Rock Oysters from Germany
Smoked Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) from Australia are hot-smoked for shelf stability, falling under HTS 1605.51.40.00 for smoked 'other' oysters as preserved aquatic invertebrates. This code applies post-smoking preparation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Comply with Australian quarantine protocols and US shellfish import permits; declare smoking temperature logs
• Common issue: classifying as 'prepared' if additional flavors added