Cooked Cherrystone Clams in Pouch from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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