Bump's Clam Juice from China
Bump's Clam Juice is a natural, unfiltered extract pressed from quahog clams, ideal for enhancing pasta sauces and risottos. Classified under HTS 1603.00.10.00 due to its pure composition as clam juice from molluscs. It provides authentic seafood flavor without solids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm harvest area meets FDA's Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) standards to prevent import holds
• Include shellstock tags or processor certifications in documentation for traceability
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect temperature control during shipping, which can lead to spoilage claims