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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Shellfish sanitation program certification needed; depuration records required
• Pitfall: mislabeling as mussels