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Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process. > Clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae): > Live, fresh or chilled > Geoduck clams: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 0307.71.00.1
Chilled Horse Clams (Tresus nuttallii)
Chilled horse clams (Tresus nuttallii) are large bivalve molluscs belonging to the Mactridae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are harvested from Pacific coastal waters and chilled immediately after harvest to preserve freshness for culinary uses such as chowders and steams. As live, fresh, or chilled molluscs in shell or not, they fall squarely within the scope of this tariff item.
0307.71.00Chilled Softshell Clams (Mya arenaria)
Chilled softshell clams (Mya arenaria) are bivalve molluscs from the Myidae family, one of the families explicitly enumerated under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are harvested from Atlantic coastal waters and kept chilled to maintain their live or fresh state for steaming and other culinary preparations. Their thin, brittle shells and characteristic siphons distinguish them from other clam species, and their classification is supported by the family designation in the tariff.
0307.71.00Fresh Chilled Cockles (Clinocardium nuttallii)
Fresh chilled cockles (Clinocardium nuttallii) are heart-shaped bivalve molluscs from the Cardiidae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These cockles are harvested from Pacific waters and chilled immediately to preserve their freshness for Asian culinary markets where they are stir-fried or steamed. The product is shipped in mesh bags to allow oxygenation, maintaining the live or fresh-chilled state required for this tariff item.
0307.71.00Fresh Chilled Geoduck Clams (Panopea generosa)
Fresh chilled geoduck clams (Panopea generosa) are large burrowing bivalve molluscs from the Hiatellidae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are harvested from Pacific beds and chilled with their necks extended to preserve premium quality for Asian export markets. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live, fresh, or chilled state.
0307.71.00Fresh Chilled Manila Clams (Ruditapes philippinarum)
Fresh chilled Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) are small, tender bivalve molluscs from the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are chilled immediately after harvest and shipped in breathable containers to preserve their quality for sushi and steaming. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live, fresh, or chilled state.
0307.71.00Fresh Chilled Pismo Clams (Tivela stultorum)
Fresh chilled Pismo clams (Tivela stultorum) are bivalve molluscs from the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are endemic to California and are chilled for use in ceviche and other fresh preparations. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their fresh-chilled state.
0307.71.00Live Ark Shells (Anadara granosa)
Live ark shells (Anadara granosa) are bivalve molluscs from the Arcidae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These ark shells are live-harvested from Southeast Asian mangroves and chilled for live tank display in markets, prized for their sweet meat in curries. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.
0307.71.00Live Blood Cockles (Tegillarca granosa)
Live blood cockles (Tegillarca granosa) are bivalve molluscs from the Arcidae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These cockles are live-shipped in aerated boxes for Thai and Indonesian cuisine, chilled to slow their metabolism during transport. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.
0307.71.00Live Hard Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria)
Live hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria), also known as quahogs, are bivalve molluscs from the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are sold alive in their shells for immediate use in seafood markets and are transported live in chilled conditions to maintain freshness. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.
0307.71.00Live Heart Cockles (Clinocardium ciliatum)
Live heart cockles (Clinocardium ciliatum) are bivalve molluscs from the Cardiidae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These cold-water adapted cockles are live-chilled for specialty markets, prized for their heart-shaped shells and sweet meat. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.
0307.71.00Live Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea)
Live littleneck clams (Protothaca staminea) are premium bivalve molluscs from the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are popular in Pacific Northwest cuisine and are maintained alive in chilled seawater tanks during transport. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.
0307.71.00Live Northern Quahogs (Mercenaria mercenaria)
Live northern quahogs (Mercenaria mercenaria) are Atlantic hard clams from the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are live for raw bar service, with thick shells that protect them during chilled transport. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.
0307.71.00Live Purple Varnish Clams (Nuttallia obscurata)
Live purple varnish clams (Nuttallia obscurata) are bivalve molluscs from the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are harvested under controlled conditions and chilled to maintain their live state, distinguished by their dark, varnish-like shells. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.
0307.71.00Live Venerupis Clams (Venerupis largillierti)
Live Venerupis clams (Venerupis largillierti) are European carpet shell clams from the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are imported live for aquaculture restocking or direct sale, kept chilled in purge systems to maintain quality. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.