1605.56.20.00/Tinned Butter Clams in Brine/Japan

Tinned Butter Clams in Brine from Japan

Butter clams (Saxidomus gigantea) tinned in brine, airtight for West Coast markets. HTS 1605.56.2000 other clams prepared preserved. Ready for steaming or eating.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Regional harvest certs for PSP toxins

• Brine salinity docs for preservation proof

• Avoid weight-based reclass pitfalls