Clam and Tuna Chowder
A ready-to-eat canned soup featuring clams, tuna fish meat, potatoes, and cream in a savory broth. Classified under HTS 1605.56.05.00 as a prepared meal containing both mollusc (clams) and fish meat. Meets the subheading note linking prepared products to Chapter 3 species.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed primarily as tuna-based with clams as minor ingredient
Tunas prepared or preserved dominate classification when fish meat is principal component, shifting to Chapter 16 fish headings.
If no fish meat included, pure clam preparation
Excludes products containing fish meat, falling under other clam preparations without mixed species.
If soup classified as ready-to-eat human consumption beyond simple preservation
Soups and broths prepared for retail as meals may shift to Chapter 21 prepared foods.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify ingredient list confirms fish meat presence to justify 1605.56 classification over pure mollusc subheadings
• Obtain certificates of origin and species identification to comply with subheading note and avoid reclassification
• Watch for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp byproducts are incidental in processing
Related Products under HTS 1605.56.05.00
Clam and Shrimp-Free Tuna Salad Kit
Refrigerated salad kit with clams, tuna flakes, celery, and mayo dressing. Prepared meal with fish meat under HTS 1605.56.05.00; note Section 609 irrelevant without shrimp. Retail-packed for delis.
Canned Clam and Anchovy Spread
Smooth spread from clams, anchovy meat, butter, and herbs in tins for crackers. HTS 1605.56.05.00 as fish meat-containing mollusc product. Luxury appetizer preservation.
Clam and Whitefish Croquette Mix
Dehydrated mix for croquettes with clam powder, whitefish meat, and binders. Prepared dry product with fish meat under HTS 1605.56.05.00. For restaurant use.
Prepared Clam and Swordfish Paella Base
Canned paella base with clams, swordfish meat, rice, saffron, and stock. HTS 1605.56.05.00 for mixed fish-mollusc prepared meals. Authentic Spanish import.
Clam and Tilapia Stuffed Mussels Alternative
Stuffed clam shells with tilapia meat and seasonings, preserved. Though hierarchy specifies clams, mixed mollusc-fish fits 1605.56.05.00 prepared meals.
Clam and Herring Pate
Luxury pate of clams and herring meat, smoked and canned. HTS 1605.56.05.00 classification.