Chilled Softshell Clams (Mya arenaria) from United States
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.
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Import Tips
• Confirm that the clams are alive or fresh-chilled at the border; dead or unfit clams are excluded from Chapter 3 and would be classified elsewhere
• Include the scientific name Mya arenaria on the commercial invoice to demonstrate the Myidae family
• Check CFIA requirements for molluscan shellfish imports, including any sanitation certificates from the exporting country