Frozen Clam Flour for Baking from Japan
Powdered frozen clam meat turned into flour for use in baking mixes or as a seafood flavor enhancer, fit for human consumption. HTS 0309.90.50.90 covers this as other frozen mollusc flours.
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
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all seafood flours; specify 'fit for human consumption'
• Avoid misdeclaration as pellets—ensure no binders used, per chapter definition
• Check for heavy metal testing common in mollusc products from certain origins