Pickled Eastern Oysters from China
Pickled Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) are preserved in a brine solution without airtight sealing, often sold in bulk jars. Classified under HTS 1605.51.5000 as other prepared or preserved oysters, distinct from vinegar-pickled under Chapter 20.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include processing facility HACCP certification; pitfall is inadequate pathogen testing records
• Declare net weight accurately excluding brine to prevent valuation disputes
• Ensure EU/Asian origin oysters meet US vibrio control standards via import alerts