Frozen Cockles
Frozen cockles (Cardiidae family, e.g., Cerastoderma edule) are heart-shaped bivalve molluscs harvested from intertidal zones. They are classified under this tariff item as frozen molluscs, specifically 'other' clams, cockles, and ark shells, not elsewhere specified. This item excludes agglomerated pellets and flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption, which fall under heading 03.09.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cockles are smoked
Smoked cockles are classified separately under the same subheading, with a distinct tariff code.
If the cockles are not frozen but dried, salted, or in brine
Non-frozen preparations of cockles fall under a different subheading for preserved molluscs.
If the product is ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter note 3 excludes such products from headings 03.05 to 03.08, directing them to heading 03.09.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cockles are frozen at the time of importation and provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the product is not mixed with other mollusc species, as this could change classification
• Keep records of the freezing process to demonstrate compliance with CBSA requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.72.90
Frozen Ark Shells
Frozen ark shells (Arcidae family, e.g., Anadara granosa), elongated bivalves popular in Asian cuisine, classified under 0307.72.90 as 'other' frozen clams. These are not agglomerated into pellets and meet the chapter definition for frozen molluscs.
Frozen Ark Shells (Barbatia virescens)
Frozen ark shells (Barbatia virescens) are elongated, ribbed molluscs from the Arcidae family, presented either shucked or in-shell. They are frozen to preserve freshness and fall under this tariff item as frozen molluscs of the families listed in the subheading.
Frozen Blood Clams
Frozen blood clams (Tegillarca granosa, Arcidae), known for red hemoglobin flesh, classified under 0307.72.90 as 'other' frozen clams. These are distinct from pellet forms and are not agglomerated, meeting the chapter definition for frozen molluscs.
Frozen Blood Cockles (Tegillarca granosa
Frozen blood cockles (Tegillarca granosa) are from the Arcidae family, known for their red hemoglobin-rich flesh and popular in Southeast Asian cuisine. They are frozen whole or shucked and qualify as frozen cockles under this tariff item.
Frozen Cherrystone Clams
Cherrystone clams, a larger variety of Mercenaria mercenaria, frozen in shell or meat form. These frozen clams from the Veneridae family are classified under 0307.72.90 as 'other' frozen clams, ideal for stuffing or raw consumption after thawing.
Frozen Cockles (Cerastoderma edule)
Frozen common cockles (Cerastoderma edule) are small, heart-shaped bivalves from the Cardiidae family, harvested from intertidal zones and frozen for export. They are presented either in-shell or shucked, and fall under this tariff item as frozen cockles.