Fresh Chilled Manila Clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) from Germany
Fresh chilled Manila clams (Veneridae), a staple in Pacific markets, kept alive with wet storage. Classified as 'other' under live, fresh or chilled in HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Source from vibrio-controlled farms; provide health certs for US entry
• Use purge tanks pre-shipment to reduce grit complaints
• Declare weight as live weight; shucked weight misleads to Chapter 16