Live Blood Cockles (Tegillarca granosa) from Japan
Red-fleshed blood cockles from Arcidae, live shipped in aerated boxes for Thai/Indo cuisine. Chilled to slow metabolism. Included in HTS 0307.71.00 ark shells category.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Heavy metal testing required for mangrove species
• Purging certificates prevent grit complaints
• Declare live weight accurately; shrinkage occurs