Frozen Tridacna Clams from Mexico
Giant tridacna clams (Tridacnidae family) frozen for food, classified under HTS 0307.79.0155 as other clams despite large size. Rare import for specialty cuisine.
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
• CITES Appendix II permits required for Tridacnidae to prevent endangered species violations
• Declare shell weight separately if applicable for ad valorem calculations
• Source from aquaculture to avoid wild harvest bans