Frozen Smoked Clams from Germany
Clams smoked and then frozen, distinct from fresh or live forms. HTS 0307.99.0300 captures these as other smoked molluscs not enumerated elsewhere.
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
• Document smoking temperature/time to prove processing level for 0307 classification
• Beware of quota restrictions on certain clam species; file with correct statistical suffix
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to prevent spoilage claims at entry