Live Surf Clams from Germany
Live surf clams (Spisula solidissima, Mactridae) shipped chilled alive under HTS 0307.79.0155 for other clams. Prized for chowders in U.S. 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
• Use aerated containers to maintain liveliness during transit
• Declare as 'live' explicitly to avoid frozen duty rates
• Purification certificates required for depuration processes