1605.56.20.00/Tinned Cockle Clams in Tomato Sauce/Germany

Tinned Cockle Clams in Tomato Sauce from Germany

Cockle clams preserved in tomato sauce within airtight tins, common in European cuisine. Under HTS 1605.56.2000 for other clams prepared in airtight containers. The sauce adds flavor while maintaining molluscs classification.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• List all ingredients including sauce on commercial invoice for accurate valuation

• Ensure sauce pH supports low-acid canning registration with FDA

• Differentiate from 1605.59 if cockles dominate over other molluscs