Whole Salted Boiled Cherrystone Clams
Intact boiled cherrystone clams, salted for preservation, in 6oz airtight cans totaling under 680g gross weight. Strictly boiled without other processing, fitting HTS 1605.56.15.00 for retail-ready boiled clams.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unfit for human consumption or for bait
Clams not intended for food use, even if boiled, classify under Chapter 3 as unfit aquatic invertebrates.
If boiled cockles or arkshells instead of clams
Different mollusc species like cockles shift within 1605.59 for other prepared clams/cockles.
If dehydrated or dried after boiling
Dried boiled clams become vegetables/legumes temporarily preserved, under Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing logs showing only boiling/salting to defend against 'otherwise prepared' challenges
• Ensure immediate containers are truly airtight; leaks can lead to spoilage claims or reclassification
• Batch-test for contaminants per FDA guidelines, as shellfish imports face heightened scrutiny
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