Canned Ark Shell Clams Smoked from Canada
Smoked ark shell clams (Anadara spp.) in airtight cans, offering a delicate seafood flavor. HTS 1605.56.2000 covers these as other prepared clams in airtight containers. Smoking is a preservation method fitting prepared molluscs.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Smoking process docs required to prove preparation beyond Chapter 3
• HACCP plan validation for smoking to prevent Listeria issues
• Net weight declaration critical for subheading delineation