Fresh Ark Shells (Barbatia virescens) from Germany
Fresh ark shells (Barbatia virescens, Arcidae family), live in shell. HTS 0307.79.01 covers other such molluscs not specified in prior subheadings.
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
• Use veterinary health certificates to prove freshness and safety for human consumption
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'frozen' if chilled—impacts duty and traceability
• Document shell condition (whole, not shucked) to stay in 0307