Molluscs for Human Consumption (NESOI, Excluding Flours, Meals & Pellets)

Dried, salted, smoked, or otherwise preserved molluscs that are neither live/fresh/chilled nor frozen — and excluding processed flour, meal, or pellet forms — are captured under this residual heading, with a single US tariff line (0307990300) covering the full scope. Canada and Peru are the top suppliers, while Vietnam and India reflect the heading's reach into Asian dried and value-added shellfish products. FDA seafood HACCP requirements apply, and importers of dried or salted molluscs from countries subject to Section 301 measures should verify current duty treatment before contracting. Classification at the border can hinge on the specific preservation method, so precise product descriptions in commercial invoices are essential.