Smoked Sydney Rock Oysters from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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