Frozen Dressed Geoduck from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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