0307.11.00.60 - Farmed 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0307.11.00.60, specifically covers oysters that are raised through aquaculture or farming practices, and are presented live, fresh, or chilled. The "Farmed" designation is a critical differentiator, indicating that these oysters are cultivated in controlled environments rather than being harvested from wild populations. This distinction is essential for customs purposes, as it can impact duty rates and import regulations.
Within the broader category of "Oysters: Live, fresh or chilled," this code distinguishes farmed varieties from wild-caught ones. While both are live, fresh, or chilled oysters, the origin of the product—whether farmed or wild—is the primary classification criterion at this level. The sibling category, 0307.11.00.80, likely encompasses any remaining live, fresh, or chilled oysters that do not fall under the "farmed" designation, typically referring to wild-caught oysters.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level relies solely on the "farmed" characteristic for live, fresh, or chilled oysters. Importers must be prepared to provide documentation or evidence supporting the farmed origin of the oysters to correctly utilize this HTS code.