Frozen Ark Shells from Germany
Blood ark shells (Anadara spp., Arcidae), frozen whole or meat. HTS 0307.79.0160 for other frozen ark shells in listed families. Popular in Asian cuisine.
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
• Ark shells prone to mislabeling as scallops; specify family
• Comply with vibrio control plans for warm-water species
• Declare if shucked vs in-shell for valuation