Minced Boiled Quahog Clams Canned
Chopped and boiled quahog clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) with light salting, packed in small airtight cans ≤680g gross. No further preservation, aligning with HTS 1605.56.15.00 for boiled clam products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from shrimp processing waste or mixed crustacean/mollusc
Clam byproducts from crustacean prep fall under 1604 for prepared fish/crustacean mixtures.
If pickled in vinegar without boiling
Vinegar-pickled clams classify as prepared molluscs in Chapter 20, not boiled Chapter 16 items.
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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
• Declare exact salt content (%) to comply with labeling laws and avoid duties under misclassified preserved goods
• Use certified shellfish tags from harvest to processing for traceability
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Chopped Boiled Littleneck Clams in Tin
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Whole Salted Boiled Cherrystone Clams
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Boiled Softshell Clams in Brine Pouch
Whole boiled softshell clams (Mya arenaria) in salted brine, sealed in flexible airtight pouches under 680g gross weight. Minimally processed per HTS 1605.56.15.00 specifications for retail clam packs.
Salted Chopped Razor Clams Boiled
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Canned Whole Boiled Geoduck Clams
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