Canned Cockle Meat from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Test for Vibrio bacteria per FDA Fish and Fishery Products Hazards Guide
• Include growing area classification from supplier for shellfish safety
• Avoid plastic packaging that may trigger polymer residue concerns