Live Northern Quahogs (Mercenaria mercenaria) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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