Live Venerupis Clams from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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