Tinned Cockle Clams in Tomato Sauce from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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