Live 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the quahogs are frozen rather than live, fresh, or chilled
Frozen quahogs are classified under a separate tariff item for frozen molluscs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the quahogs are alive and in shell at the border; dead or shucked product may be classified elsewhere
• Include the species name Mercenaria mercenaria and family Veneridae on the commercial invoice
• Use chilled, humid packaging to keep the quahogs alive during transport and declare them as live molluscs
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.71.00
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.
Chilled 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.
Chilled 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.
Chilled 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.
Chilled 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.
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.