Canned Cockle Meat from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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