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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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