Frozen Blood Cockles (Tegillarca granosa from Japan
Frozen blood cockles, notable for red blood, from Arcidae family, popular in Southeast Asian cuisine. HTS 0307.72.00 for frozen cockles and ark shells.
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
• High Vibrio risk; ensure HACCP plans from supplier
• Declare color variants clearly to avoid confusion
• Import in smaller lots if new to market to test demand