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