Frozen Cherrystone Clams from Mexico
Cherrystone clams, a size variant of Mercenaria mercenaria from Veneridae, frozen for wholesale. HTS 0307.79.0160 covers these as other frozen clams, excluding those in shell if live or smoked. Processed post-harvest by freezing only.
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
• Include shellfish tag with harvest date, location, and processor info as required by FDA
• Ensure temperature logs during transit to maintain frozen status and prevent reclass to chilled
• Beware of blending with ark shells which may have separate statistical reporting