Live Pacific Geoduck Clams from United States
Live Pacific Geoduck Clams (Panopea generosa) are harvested from cold Pacific waters and sold alive in the shell for premium seafood markets. The product is unprocessed and falls under the live, fresh, or chilled clams classification. Geoducks belong to the Hiatellidae family, which is explicitly listed in the tariff item.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Ensure the geoducks are alive and healthy upon arrival, with proper documentation of the harvest location
• Obtain a CFIA permit for live molluscs, as they are subject to sanitary and health requirements
• Be aware that live geoducks may be subject to size or quota restrictions; check with DFO before importing