Fresh Butter Clams Whole

Whole fresh butter clams hand-harvested from Puget Sound beaches. Small boat American fishery, qualifies under 9815.00.20.00. Live in-shell clams purged on vessel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.79.01Higher: 35% vs 10%

If shucked

Shucked clams fall under Chapter 3 molluscs

0308Same rate: 10%

If prepared

Prepared clams classify under heading 0308

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit Washington DFW shellfish harvest logs

Include purging tank vessel records

Verify PSP testing compliance

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