Frozen Smoked Clams from Japan
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 — 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
• 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