Brined Geoduck Clam Sections from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Geoduck-specific CITES permits if wild-harvested; pasteurization logs required
• Pitfall: Size misdeclaration as scallops