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Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved: > Molluscs: > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1605.59.60.00
Canned Sea Asparagus
Sea asparagus, a salty marine green also known as samphire, is harvested from coastal saltwater marshes and preserved in cans with brine. It falls under HTS 1605.59.60.00 as 'other' prepared or preserved molluscs, since it is classified as a type of aquatic invertebrate in this category despite its vegetable-like appearance.
Jars of Preserved Sea Urchin Gonads
Uni, the orange gonads of sea urchins, is a delicacy preserved in jars with light salt brine for sushi use. Classified under HTS 1605.59.60.00 as 'other' prepared molluscs, as sea urchins (Echinoidea) are aquatic invertebrates per tariff definitions.
Canned Abalone in Brine
Tender abalone meat from Haliotis species is cooked and canned in brine for long shelf life. It qualifies for HTS 1605.59.60.00 as preserved 'other' molluscs, distinct from octopus/squid in prior subheadings.
Pickled Whelk Meat
Whelk (Neptunea spp.), a large sea snail, is cleaned, cooked, and pickled in vinegar jars. Falls under HTS 1605.59.60.00 for other prepared molluscs beyond named categories like mussels.
Preserved Periwinkle Snails
Littorina littorea periwinkles are boiled and preserved in cans or pouches with salt water. HTS 1605.59.60.00 covers these as other prepared molluscs, common in European seafood snacks.
Canned Cockle Meat
Cockles (Cardium edule), small bivalve clams, are shucked, cooked, and canned in brine. Classified in HTS 1605.59.60.00 as other preserved molluscs, separate from oysters/mussels.
Bottled Preserved Limpets
Limpets (Patella spp.), rock-clinging gastropods, are foot meat preserved in oil or brine bottles. HTS 1605.59.60.00 applies to these uncommon but prepared 'other' molluscs.
Pouched Octopus Alternatives (Cuttlefish)
Cooked cuttlefish meat, often mislabeled as octopus alternative, preserved in retort pouches. Though cephalopods, classified under HTS 1605.59.60.00 if not fitting specific squid/octopus subheadings.
Canned Conch Meat
Queen conch (Strombus gigas) meat is tenderized, cooked, and canned from Caribbean sources. HTS 1605.59.60.00 for other preserved molluscs; note CITES for overfished stocks.
Preserved Razor Clams
Long, knife-shaped Ensis razor clams are steamed and packed in olive oil tins. Under HTS 1605.59.60.00 as other molluscs, prized in Spanish/Portuguese cuisine.