Live Venerupis Clams (Venerupis largillierti) from Japan
Live Venerupis clams (Venerupis largillierti) are European carpet shell clams from the Veneridae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These clams are imported live for aquaculture restocking or direct sale, kept chilled in purge systems to maintain quality. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the clams are alive and in shell at the border; dead or unfit clams are excluded from Chapter 3
• Include the species name Venerupis largillierti and family Veneridae on the commercial invoice
• Maintain chilled, aerated conditions during transport and check CFIA requirements for live molluscan shellfish imports