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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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