Clam Juice Extract
Pure clam juice extract obtained from fresh clams through pressing and filtration, used primarily as a base for seafood broths and soups. It falls under HTS 1603.00.90.90 as an extract of molluscs, not further prepared or preserved like those in heading 1605. This classification applies to unadulterated juices without added preservatives or flavors.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fruit or vegetable flavored or preserved with additives
Juices with added fruits or vegetables shift to Chapter 20 for fruit/vegetable juices, not pure aquatic extracts.
If containing added meat, fish, or crustacean pieces
Prepared products with solid components like flakes fall under heading 1605 as preserved aquatic invertebrates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species compliance with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 if derived from shrimp-related processes, though primarily for molluscs
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming it's a pure extract without additives to avoid reclassification as a prepared product
• Label with exact aquatic source and ensure FDA prior notice for seafood imports to prevent holds at entry
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Fish Stock Concentrate
Concentrated liquid extract from boiling fish bones and heads, strained to remove solids, used in professional kitchens for sauces. Classified under HTS 1603.00.90.90 as a juice/extract of fish, distinct from smoked or canned preparations. Purity ensures it remains an unprocessed extract.
Shrimp Essence Extract
Aromatic liquid extract derived from shrimp shells via steam distillation, used to flavor Asian dishes without solid particles. It qualifies for HTS 1603.00.90.90 as a pure crustacean juice, excluding preserved or smoked forms. High purity avoids classification as a sauce.
Crab Stock Liquid
Liquid extract simmered from crab carcasses, used in bisques and seafood risottos. HTS 1603.00.90.90 covers this crustacean juice without meat inclusions or preservatives. Culinary-grade purity defines its classification.
Mussel Extract Broth
Filtered broth from steamed mussels, employed in paella and seafood boils. Classified in HTS 1603.00.90.90 as other mollusc extracts, excluding those named in 1604/1605. No additives preserve its extract status.
Squid Ink Juice
Purified liquid extract of squid ink glands, used as natural coloring in pasta and rice. HTS 1603.00.90.90 includes this mollusc-derived juice/extract, separate from whole preserved squid. Purity from minimal processing.
Scallop Extract
Concentrated juice pressed from scallop adductor muscles, ideal for Japanese dashi. Under HTS 1603.00.90.90 as other mollusc extracts, not fitting specific 1605 preparations. Remains a simple extract.