Frozen Soft-Shell Clams from Japan
Soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria, Myidae family), frozen shucked. Under HTS 0307.79.0160 as other frozen clams from enumerated families. Also called steamers, delicate flavor.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Soft-shells high in PSP risk; require recent testing certs
• IQF preferred to maintain individual pieces
• Avoid salting which changes to brine subheading