Frozen Quahog Clams from Germany
Northern quahogs (Mercenaria mercenaria), known as hard clams, frozen for export under HTS 0307.72.00.55 as other frozen clams from Veneridae. Used in clam cakes and chowders along East Coast U.S.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include shell-on vs shucked distinction in invoices to match HTS description
• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood processors and importers
• Monitor for seasonal quotas or restrictions on wild-caught molluscs