U.S. imports of Frozen Oysters (HS 030712) totaled $826K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Frozen Oysters paid $89K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.74% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSouth Korea leads US imports of frozen oysters, supplying primarily Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) product that moves into both retail and foodservice channels, with Mexico and Japan also significant sources. The US schedule separates farmed frozen oysters (0307120060) from other frozen oysters (0307120080), a distinction that aligns with aquaculture certification and country-of-origin labeling requirements. Frozen oysters are subject to FDA seafood HACCP regulations and must originate from facilities on the approved shellfish shipper list or an equivalent program recognized by the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. Unlike live product, frozen oysters tolerate longer transit times, enabling supply from Vietnam and China — both active in the lower-cost segment of this market.
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The tariff schedule separates farmed frozen oysters (0307120060) from other frozen oysters (0307120080), and duty rates can differ between these lines. Importers should confirm the correct classification based on production method documentation from the foreign supplier, as misclassification can result in underpayment or overpayment of duties.
Frozen oysters from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, which apply broadly to seafood and other goods of Chinese origin. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list and any applicable exclusions before finalizing landed-cost calculations for Chinese-origin frozen oysters.
Subheading 14 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030712 · $826K of $89.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$826KYoY · free account
Exports
$29KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.1M of Frozen Oysters and exported $1.4M.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307120060 | Frozen Oysters, Farmed | $826K | 10.74% | 84.39% | $89K |
| 0307120080 | Frozen Oysters, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307120000 | Oysters, Frozen | $29K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
South Korea and Mexico together supply 99% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
15.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.74% of imports for consumption.