Frozen Cockles

Periwinkle cockles (Cardiidae family), frozen shucked. Fits 'other' under HTS 0307.79.0160 for frozen clams, cockles, ark shells. Smaller than typical clams, harvested globally.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.71.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled cockles

Non-frozen cockles in earlier subheading.

0306.92.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in airtight containers frozen

Preservation method dictates heading 0306.

1605.59.05.00Same rate: 35%

If prepared or preserved

Any cooking or preservation moves to Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish cockles from clams in docs for accurate family reporting

Ensure no addition of binders disqualifying from this heading

Test for heavy metals common in cockle beds

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Frozen Cherrystone Clams

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Frozen Razor Clams

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