Frozen Cockles in Shell from Germany
Small clams known as cockles (Cerastoderma edule), frozen in shells, under HTS 0307.92.01 as other frozen molluscs. Common in European fisheries.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Shellfish sanitation program certification needed; depuration records required
• Pitfall: mislabeling as mussels