Canned Clam Chowder from China

Creamy canned soup with clams, potatoes, and seasonings, under 20% seafood content. Fits 2106.90.99.90 for canned NESOI food preps, distinct from pure seafood products. Popular New England-style comfort food.

Duty Rate — China → United States

13.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Test clam content to ensure below 20% threshold; provide lab analysis if challenged

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP plans and shellfish tags for traceability

Use tamper-evident seals and declare shelf life accurately