Minced Boiled Quahog Clams Canned from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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