Frozen Cherrystone Clams from Mexico
Cherrystone clams, a larger variety of Mercenaria mercenaria, frozen in shell or meat form, classified as other frozen clams under HTS 0307.72.00.55. Ideal for stuffing or raw consumption after thawing. Part of Veneridae family imports.
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
• Label packages with country of origin and harvest date for traceability
• Obtain prior notice filing via FDA's system for all seafood shipments
• Beware of size-based statistical suffixes; 'other' covers non-enumerated sizes