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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 > Other clams: > Other
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Products classified under Tariff item 0307.71.00.2
Chilled Ark Shells (Anadara broughtonii)
Chilled ark shells (Anadara broughtonii) from the Arcidae family are shipped on ice post-harvest for sushi markets. They are classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as fresh or chilled molluscs, with the Arcidae family explicitly listed in the subheading.
0307.71.00Chilled Butter Clams (Saxidomus gigantea)
Chilled butter clams (Saxidomus gigantea) from the Veneridae family are kept chilled to preserve freshness for market sale. They are classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as fresh or chilled molluscs, with Veneridae being one of the listed families.
0307.71.00Chilled Corbicula Clams (Corbicula fluminea)
Chilled Corbicula clams (Corbicula fluminea), also known as Asiatic clams, are used in soups and shipped chilled. They are classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as fresh or chilled molluscs, with the Corbiculidae family being related to the listed Veneridae.
0307.71.00Chilled Geoduck Clams
Chilled Geoduck Clams (Panopea generosa) are large burrowing bivalves from the Hiatellidae family, exported live or chilled for sushi markets. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Geoducks are explicitly listed in the tariff item's family coverage.
0307.71.00Chilled Geoduck for Sashimi
Chilled Geoduck for Sashimi consists of premium geoduck clams (Panopea generosa) that are chilled to 0-4°C immediately after harvest to maintain optimal freshness for raw consumption. The product is trimmed for sashimi presentation but remains unprocessed, falling under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Geoducks belong to the Hiatellidae family, which is explicitly listed in the tariff item.
0307.71.00Chilled 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 Pacific Razor Clams (Siliqua patula)
Chilled Pacific Razor Clams (Siliqua patula) are long, edible bivalves harvested from Pacific coastal waters and chilled immediately after harvest to preserve freshness. Although the species belongs to the Pharidae family, which is related to the Solecurtidae family listed in the tariff item, it qualifies for classification under this item as a clam. The product is typically destined for grilling or other culinary uses and is imported in a chilled, unprocessed state.
0307.71.00Chilled Razorshells (Ensis leei)
Chilled razorshells (Ensis leei), also known as jackknife clams, are from the Pharidae family, which is related to the listed families. They are shipped chilled and classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as fresh or chilled molluscs.
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.
0307.71.00Chilled Tridacna Clams
Chilled Tridacna Clams, also known as giant clams, are from the Tridacnidae family and are kept alive or chilled for aquarium or food use. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Tridacnidae is explicitly listed in the tariff item's family coverage.
0307.71.00Chilled Venus Clams
Chilled Venus Clams (Gafrarium spp.) are tropical bivalves from the Veneridae family, imported for Asian cuisine and maintained chilled. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Veneridae is explicitly listed in the tariff item's family coverage.
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 Geoduck Siphons
Fresh Chilled Geoduck Siphons are the necks of geoduck clams, shucked and chilled immediately after harvest to preserve their premium quality for sashimi use. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Geoducks are from the Hiatellidae family, which is listed in the tariff item.
0307.71.00Fresh Chilled Horse Cockles (Clinocardium nuttallii)
Fresh chilled horse cockles (Clinocardium nuttallii) from the Cardiidae family are kept chilled to preserve freshness. They are classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as fresh or chilled molluscs, with Cardiidae being one of the explicitly listed families.
0307.71.00Fresh Chilled Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea)
Fresh chilled littleneck clams (Protothaca staminea) from the Veneridae family are minimally processed by icing to preserve freshness for market sale. They are classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as fresh or chilled molluscs, with Veneridae being a listed family.
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.
0307.71.00Fresh Chilled Tellins (Tellina sp.)
Fresh tellin clams (Tellina sp.) from the Tellinidae family are shipped chilled for culinary use. They are classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as fresh or chilled molluscs, with the Tellinidae family being related to the listed families.
0307.71.00Fresh Littleneck Clams
Fresh Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea) are small hardshell bivalves sold live or freshly harvested, often chilled for market distribution. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Littleneck clams belong to the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed in the tariff item.
0307.71.00Fresh Mactra Clams
Fresh Mactra Clams (Mactra spp.) are surf clams from the Mactridae family, chilled post-harvest to preserve freshness. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Mactridae is explicitly listed in the tariff item's family coverage.
0307.71.00Fresh Softshell Clams
Fresh Softshell Clams (Mya arenaria) from the Myidae family are harvested live or chilled for steaming. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Myidae is explicitly listed in the tariff item's family coverage.
0307.71.00Fresh Whole Geoduck Clams in Shell
Fresh Whole Geoduck Clams in Shell are freshly dug geoduck clams kept alive in their shells through rapid chilling for transport to high-end restaurants. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Geoducks belong to the Hiatellidae family, which is explicitly listed in the tariff item.
0307.71.00Live Ark Clams
Live Ark Clams (Anadara spp.) from the Arcidae family are shipped chilled alive for markets. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Arcidae is explicitly listed in the tariff item's family coverage.
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 Geoduck Clams (Panopea generosa)
Live geoduck clams (Panopea generosa) from the Hiatellidae family are imported live for high-end seafood markets. They are classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as live molluscs, with Hiatellidae being one of the explicitly listed families.
0307.71.00Live Geoduck for Live Tank Sales
Live Geoduck for Live Tank Sales are extra-large geoduck clams shipped in aerated seawater systems to maintain them alive for Asian live seafood tanks. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Geoducks are from the Hiatellidae family, which is listed in the tariff item.
0307.71.00Live Granular Ark Clams (Corbula osawaensis)
Live granular ark clams (Corbula osawaensis) from the Arcidae family are a niche import for specialty markets. They are classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as live molluscs, with Arcidae being one of the explicitly listed families.
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 Manila Clams
Live Manila Clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) are bivalve molluscs harvested from coastal waters and kept alive in chilled conditions for immediate transport. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Manila clams belong to the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed in the tariff item.
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 Pacific Geoduck Clams
Live Pacific Geoduck Clams (Panopea generosa) are harvested from cold Pacific waters and sold alive in the shell for premium seafood markets. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Geoducks belong to the Hiatellidae family, which is explicitly listed in the tariff item.
0307.71.00Live Pacific Littleneck Clams
Live Pacific Littleneck Clams (Leucophya pectinata) are Veneridae molluscs shipped alive in chilled seawater for retail. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Veneridae is explicitly listed in the tariff item's family coverage.
0307.71.00Live Pacific Littleneck Clams (Leucoma staminea)
Live Pacific littleneck clams (Leucoma staminea) from the Veneridae family are imported for restocking or direct sale. They are classified under tariff item 0307.71.00 as live molluscs, with Veneridae being a listed family.
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
Live Venerupis clams (Venerupis philippinarum variant), a pulse clam from the Veneridae family, are shipped chilled to maintain viability. They fall under tariff item 0307.71.00 as live, fresh or chilled molluscs of the Veneridae family, which is included in the listed families for this subheading.
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.