IQF Frozen Geoduck Pieces from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) geoduck clam pieces, cut into uniform sizes for retail packaging. HTS 0307.72.0030 applies to all frozen geoduck forms, including IQF, as long as not further processed into meals or cooked items. Ideal for convenience seafood sales.
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
• Certify IQF process maintains frozen state without thawing; comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification
• Watch for glaze weight inclusion in declarations
• Pitfall: Piece size leading to 'fillet' misclassification