Live Venerupis Clams
Live Venerupis clams (Venerupis philippinarum variant), a pulse clam from the Veneridae family, are shipped chilled to maintain viability. They fall under tariff item 0307.71.00 as live, fresh or chilled molluscs of the Veneridae family, which is included in the listed families for this subheading.
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 clams are frozen, dried, salted, or in brine
This alternative covers molluscs of the same families that are preserved by methods other than live, fresh, or chilled.
If the clams are smoked, whether in shell or not
Smoked molluscs are classified under a separate heading for smoked products, even if they belong to the same families.
If the clams are prepared or preserved by methods not specified elsewhere
This covers other forms of mollusc preparations that do not fall under live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, or smoked categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure clams are accompanied by a valid import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for live molluscs
• Declare the exact species (Venerupis philippinarum) on the customs invoice to avoid classification disputes
• Verify that the shipment meets Canada's aquatic animal health regulations before arrival
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.