1603.00.10.00 - Clam juice

HTS Code 1603.00.10.00 specifically covers clam juice. This classification applies to liquids extracted from clams, typically for use in cooking, as a flavoring agent, or as a beverage ingredient. The defining characteristic is that the product is derived directly from clams and exists in a liquid form, essentially the concentrated essence or broth of these bivalve molluscs.

This subcategory is distinguished from its sibling, HTS 1603.00.90, which encompasses "Other" preparations of molluscs and aquatic invertebrates under heading 1603.00. While 1603.00.90 would include a broader range of products like smoked mussels, canned oysters, or prepared crab meat, 1603.00.10.00 is narrowly defined to exclude these more solid or complex preparations, focusing solely on the liquid extract of clams.

As a leaf node, HTS 1603.00.10.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this code is solely dependent on whether the imported or exported product meets the definition of clam juice. Importers and exporters should ensure that the product is indeed a liquid extract of clams and not a more complex preparation or a whole clam product to correctly utilize this specific tariff line.