Chilled Venerupes Clams from Mexico
Venerupes large clams (Venerupis spp., Veneridae) chilled in shell are classified as other clams in HTS 0307.79.0155. These medium-sized clams are imported fresh for steaming.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Attach dealer tags with harvest date and location per FDA shellfish rules
• Avoid bulk packing without ventilation to prevent suffocation and quality loss
• Check for Vibrio testing requirements in source country