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U.S. imports of frozen oysters (HS 030712) totaled $1.5M in July 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Subheading 12 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030712 · $1.5M of $88.3M
Importers of Frozen Oysters paid $118K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Oysters imports of $1.5M in July 2026 ran 71% above the year-to-date monthly average of $864K.
South 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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30 shipments/mo
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.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307120060 | Frozen Oysters, Farmed | $1.4M | 8.36% | 81.10% | $114K |
| 0307120080 | Frozen Oysters, NESOI | $112K | 3.84% | 38.39% | $4K |
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 | $261K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$261KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Korea, South and Mexico together supply 99% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
22.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.02%.