Chilled Horse Clams (Tresus nuttallii) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the clams are accompanied by a valid Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import declaration for molluscan shellfish
• Maintain a cold chain log to prove the product remained chilled (not frozen) during transport, as frozen clams fall under a different tariff item
• Verify the species is listed in the Mactridae family on your commercial invoice to support classification