Fresh Chilled Cockles

Small bivalve cockles harvested from intertidal zones, chilled for soups and paella in global cuisines. Classified under HTS 0307.91.03.90 as other fresh/chilled molluscs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0307.32.00.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically enumerated like certain clams

Some bivalves have precise listings before broad 'other'.

0309.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter note excludes pellets for human food from 0305-0308.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Ensure NSSP compliance for bivalves; document chill times from harvest; beware sand/grit contamination claims

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