1605.56.15.00 - Boiled clams, whether whole, minced or chopped, and whether or not salted, but not otherwise prepared or preserved, in immediate containers, the contents of each container not exceeding 680 grams gross weight

This HTS classification, 1605.56.15.00, specifically covers boiled clams that are presented in immediate containers with a gross weight not exceeding 680 grams per container. The clams can be whole, minced, or chopped and may be salted. Crucially, these clams are considered "not otherwise prepared or preserved," indicating a limited degree of processing beyond boiling and salting. This ensures that products undergoing more extensive preparation, such as being cooked in sauces, marinated, or otherwise preserved beyond simple boiling and salting, would fall under different classifications.

The primary distinction for this subcategory lies in the weight limitation of the immediate container and the specific preparation method. While sibling category 1605.56.20.00 likely covers "other" clams within this broader heading that do not meet the specific criteria of this entry, it's essential to note that the 680-gram gross weight limit per container is a key determinant. Goods that are not boiled or are packaged in containers exceeding this weight threshold would require separate classification.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, this classification represents the most specific level for this particular type of prepared clam product. Therefore, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions for these goods hinge on confirming the boiling process, the presentation in immediate containers of 680 grams gross weight or less, and the absence of any further preservation or preparation beyond salting.