Cooked Cherrystone Clams in Pouch
Cherrystone clams cooked and vacuum-sealed in flexible non-airtight pouches for extended shelf life. Under HTS 1605.56.30.00 as other preserved clams, matching Chapter 3 species per subheading note.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared with crustacean elements or as a seafood mix
Products containing both crustaceans and molluscs shift to Chapter 16 heading 1604 for mixed prepared seafood.
If refrigerated but not cooked or preserved
Chilled, uncooked clams remain as frozen/chilled molluscs in Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab tests for heavy metals and pathogens common in bivalves
• Declare exact species to align with Chapter 3 references
• Watch for antidumping duties on certain clam imports
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Canned Littleneck Clams
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.
Preserved Manila Clams in Brine
Manila clams shucked, cooked, and preserved in brine jars for culinary use. Classified under HTS 1605.56.30.00 as 'other' prepared clams, excluding those in airtight containers, as per subheading notes linking to Chapter 3 species.
Shucked Pacific Razor Clams
Freshly shucked Pacific razor clams, lightly steamed and packed in non-airtight pouches. This fits HTS 1605.56.30.00 for 'other' prepared clams, prepared for preservation but not hermetically sealed.
Jarred Quahog Clams
Quahog clams shucked, processed, and packed in glass jars with brine, not airtight sealed. Classified in HTS 1605.56.30.00 for other clams prepared or preserved.
Steamed Softshell Clams
Softshell clams steamed open and preserved in non-hermetic plastic trays. Fits HTS 1605.56.30.00 as other prepared clams, preserved for shelf stability.
Preserved Geoduck Clam Meat
Geoduck clam siphons cleaned, blanched, and packed in bulk non-airtight containers. Under HTS 1605.56.30.00 for other preserved clams of Chapter 3 species.