Fresh Chilled Cockles from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure NSSP compliance for bivalves; document chill times from harvest; beware sand/grit contamination claims