Frozen Dressed Geoduck from Japan
Frozen geoduck clams that have been eviscerated and minimally cleaned but retain natural form. Falls under HTS 0307.72.0030 for frozen geoduck as 'dressed' refers to basic preparation without cooking or advanced processing. Used in gourmet seafood processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Require shellfish shipper's tag with harvest details per FDA rules
• Declare exact dressed weight to avoid under-valuation penalties
• Common error: classifying gutted product as 'prepared' under Chapter 16