Frozen Cockles in Shell from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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