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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

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.

0306Lower: 10% vs 35%

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