Snow's Clam Juice from China
Snow's Clam Juice is a ready-to-use liquid extract made from fresh ocean clams, primarily used as a base for chowders and seafood dishes. It falls under HTS 1603.00.10.00 as it is specifically classified as clam juice, an extract of molluscs without added meat or other ingredients. This product is shelf-stable and commonly found in grocery stores.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with FDA seafood import regulations, including HACCP plans and prior notice filings for shellfish products
• Ensure proper labeling of species (e.g
• Mercenaria mercenaria) and country of origin to avoid misclassification
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis for contaminants like heavy metals, as molluscs are prone to accumulation