Canned Ark Shell Clams Smoked from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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