Canned Geoduck Clams Whole from Japan
Whole geoduck clams (Panopea generosa) canned in airtight containers for gourmet markets. Classified in HTS 1605.56.2000 as other prepared clams in airtight packs. These large Pacific molluscs are cleaned, cooked, and preserved.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice mandatory; file 2-8 hours before arrival for shellfish
• Provide moisture-proof packaging certification for airtight integrity
• Confirm not from prohibited aquaculture zones per US import alerts