Frozen Surf Clams from Germany
Surf clams (Spisula solidissima), Mactridae family, frozen for processing. HTS 0307.79.0160 captures these as other frozen clams from listed families. Known for large size and use in minced products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Surf clams often minced; declare form to avoid parts classification
• FDA prior notice required for all shellfish imports
• Separate from ocean quahogs which may have quotas