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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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