Minced Boiled Quahog Clams Canned from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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