Frozen Blood Clams from Germany
Frozen blood clams (Tegillarca granosa, Arcidae), known for red hemoglobin flesh. HTS 0307.72.00.60 applies to these frozen ark shells categorized as 'other'. Distinct from pellet forms per chapter agglomeration definition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Special attention to vibrio testing due to blood clam risks
• Declare exact species; misidentification leads to 0307.79 reclass
• Retail packaging vs bulk affects potential GRI 3 set considerations