Live Heart Cockles (Clinocardium ciliatum) from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Verify the cockles are alive and chilled, not frozen, at the border
• Include the species name Clinocardium ciliatum and family Cardiidae on the commercial invoice
• Use insulated, aerated packaging to maintain live conditions during transport and declare them as live molluscs to CBSA