Frozen Ark Shells from Germany
Ark shells (Anadara spp., Arcidae family) frozen whole fall under HTS 0307.79.0155 as other clams/cockles/ark shells not specified elsewhere. Popular in Asian seafood markets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide DNA or morphological ID to confirm Arcidae family amid look-alike species
• Comply with Section 609-like rules if any shrimp contamination suspected in processing
• Use insulated packaging with temperature indicators for frozen integrity