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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as a vegetable product
Sea asparagus may shift to Chapter 7 if not emphasized as aquatic and lacks mollusc processing indicators.
If for retail-packed in vinegar without brine
Vinegar preservation of non-mollusc greens falls under prepared fruits/vegetables in Chapter 20.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify supplier documentation confirms species as per Chapter 3 molluscs to match subheading note requirements
• Include certificates of origin and comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations for preserved products
• Avoid misclassification as vegetables (07.xx) by providing botanical classification evidence
Related Products under HTS 1605.59.60.00
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.