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%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
• Comply with Australian quarantine protocols and US shellfish import permits; declare smoking temperature logs
• Common issue: classifying as 'prepared' if additional flavors added