Cooked and Canned Pacific Razor Clams
Pacific razor clams (Siliqua patula) cooked, shucked, and canned in natural juices. Classified in HTS 1605.56.60.00 as other prepared clams not in retail airtight containers or smoked. Used in chowders and stir-fries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If retail airtight under 170g drained weight
Small retail cans prioritize drained weight and packaging specs.
If frozen cooked but not preserved
Frozen cooked clams without long-term preservatives stay in Chapter 3.
If made into pasta/stuffed products
Clams incorporated into stuffed pasta become prepared meals under Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing records showing cooking temps for FDA low-acid canned food rules; declare drained weight accurately
• Avoid bulk shipments misdeclared as retail
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