Frozen Cockles (Cerastoderma edule) from Japan
Frozen common cockles from the Cardiidae family, small heart-shaped shellfish frozen for export. They qualify under HTS 0307.72.00 as frozen cockles from the listed families.
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 photographic evidence or expert certification of species to confirm Cardiidae family
• Ensure brine or glaze weight is deducted from invoice for accurate duty on net frozen weight
• Comply with EU or Asian origin rules if applicable for traceability