Salted Geoduck Guts
Geoduck visceral mass salted lightly for preservation, a delicacy in some markets, imported in bulk. HTS 0307.79.0130 includes salted geoduck under other clams per hierarchy.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If salted non-geoduck clams
Geoduck breakout at .0130; residual for other salted clams.
If rendered into meal unfit for human consumption
Animal feed meals from molluscs go to Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Quantify salt content (<10% typical) in declarations to stay in salted, not brine subheading
• FDA prior notice required for salted shellfish; ensure pathogen testing
• Avoid declaring as 'in brine' if dry-salted, which uses different suffix
Related Products under HTS 0307.79.01.30
Fresh Live Geoduck Clams
Live geoduck clams (Panopea generosa) harvested from Pacific coastal waters, imported in their shells for immediate processing or live sales. Classified under HTS 0307.79.0130 as geoduck within the clams category of other molluscs, not in the excluded clam families.
Chilled Geoduck Meat in Shell
Geoduck clams chilled post-harvest, retained in shells for preservation during transport, destined for shucking and culinary use. Falls under HTS 0307.79.0130 as chilled geoduck, a specific type of other clams in Chapter 3 molluscs.
Brined Whole Geoduck
Live geoduck placed in light brine solution for short-term preservation during ocean freight. Classified under HTS 0307.79.0130 for geoduck in brine, as other clams.
Frozen Whole Geoduck Clams
Whole geoduck clams, including shell and meat, individually quick-frozen (IQF) for long-term storage and export. HTS 0307.79.0130 covers frozen geoduck as other clams, distinguishing from excluded families.
Dried Geoduck Slices
Geoduck adductor muscle sliced thin and air-dried without salt addition, used in Asian cuisine rehydration. Classified in HTS 0307.79.0130 for dried geoduck as specified other clams.
Fresh Shucked Geoduck Meat
Shell-removed geoduck siphon and body meat, fresh or chilled, packed on ice for sushi markets. Under HTS 0307.79.0130 as fresh geoduck clams, shell status irrelevant.