Canned Cockle Meat from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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