Canned Littleneck Clams from China
Whole or chopped littleneck clams packed in water or brine, prepared and preserved for direct consumption. This product falls under HTS 1605.56.30.00 as 'other' clams (not in airtight containers), specifically prepared molluscs from the clam family, distinguishing it from fresh or frozen clams in Chapter 3.
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
• Verify supplier compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide Certificates of Analysis for contaminants
• Label country of origin and species clearly to avoid misclassification
• Check for section 609 restrictions if involving shrimp byproducts in processing