Frozen Cockles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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