Preserved Razor Clams in Airtight Tins from China
Razor clams (Ensis siliqua) preserved in airtight tins, typically in olive oil or brine. Falls under HTS 1605.56.2000 as other clams in airtight containers, prepared for consumption. These are cooked and sealed molluscs, distinct from fresh or frozen.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain shellfish tag or bill of lading proving depuration to meet US vibrio controls
• Declare country of harvest separately from processing country if re-exported
• Avoid bulk packing mislabeling as this subheading excludes very small consumer units