Smoked Razor Clams in Vacuum-Sealed Cans from China
Siliqua patula razor clams smoked over alder wood and sealed in airtight metal tins for shelf stability. Classified under HTS 1605.56.10.00 due to being prepared (smoked) molluscs of the specific razor clam species in airtight containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide smoking process details and histamine test results to comply with FDA low-acid canned food rules
• Label with country of origin and species name prominently to match HTS description
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'generic clams' which could trigger reclassification and penalties