Frozen Cockles from Germany
Frozen cockles (Cardiidae family, e.g., Cerastoderma edule), heart-shaped bivalves harvested from intertidal zones. Falls under HTS 0307.72.00.60 for frozen clams, cockles, ark shells - other. Excludes agglomerated pellets as defined in chapter notes.
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
• Provide harvest area details to meet FDA import shellfish sanitation program
• Label as 'cockles' accurately; common pitfalls include generic 'clam' labeling
• Check for Section 609 applicability if from regions with shrimp bycatch issues