Oil-Poached Ark Shell Meat

Shucked ark shell meat poached in olive oil with herbs, vacuum-sealed for preservation. Under HTS 1605.56.60.00 as other arkshells, not strictly oil-preserved or retail-specific. Luxury ingredient for pasta.

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.

1605.56Same rate: 35%

If immediate containers over 680g

Larger airtight packs for non-retail use have separate subheading.

1504.10.40.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If fish/ark shell oils extracted

Extracted oils from ark shells become fish/ marine oils in Chapter 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Oil type declaration affects shelf stability claims; EU-sourced need phytosanitary certs

Common error: Incorrect drained weight reporting

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