Chilled Geoduck for Sashimi from China
Premium geoduck clams chilled to 0-4°C post-harvest, trimmed for Japanese sashimi presentation while remaining fresh. HTS 0307.71.00.50 specifically denotes fresh/chilled geoduck within the clams hierarchy. Minimal processing preserves natural sweet flavor and firm texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide Japanese-style grading certificates if targeting Asian markets for valuation
• Use oxygen-permeable packaging for shucked geoduck to extend shelf life without freezing
• Train staff on geoduck anatomy to avoid incorrect declarations as scallop or abalone