Prepared or Preserved Molluscs & Other Aquatic Invertebrates, N.E.S.

Canned clams, smoked oysters, prepared squid, octopus, sea urchin, and similar products fall within this residual heading, reflecting the broad commercial diversity of mollusc and aquatic invertebrate preparations traded globally. Certain species — notably queen conch and some giant clam species — are CITES-listed, requiring export permits and Fish and Wildlife Service documentation at US entry. FDA prior notice, seafood HACCP compliance, and paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) and other biotoxin controls are critical safety considerations, particularly for bivalve molluscs. Importers should verify that bivalve products originate from harvest areas approved under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) or an equivalent recognized foreign program.

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