Brined Geoduck Clam Sections

Geoduck clam (Panopea generosa) siphons and bodies brined and pasteurized in bulk. HTS 1605.56.60.00 for other prepared clams, suitable for institutional foodservice.

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.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen geoduck in shells

In-shell frozen remains Chapter 3 shellfish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Geoduck-specific CITES permits if wild-harvested; pasteurization logs required

Pitfall: Size misdeclaration as scallops

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