Seasoned Steamed Oysters
Steamed oysters flavored with garlic and ginger, packed loosely for restaurant use. Prepared molluscs under HTS 1605.51.5000 as other preserved oysters.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried after steaming
Dried steamed oysters become temporarily preserved veg/legumes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify steaming time/temp in processing records
• Use food facility registration number on entry
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