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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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