Live Manila Clams from United States
Live Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) are shipped in breathable containers with seawater misting to keep them alive. As live bivalve molluscs, distinct from frozen or processed forms, they fall under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Check if live Manila clams require a CFIA import permit and any biotoxin monitoring documentation
• Ensure the shipping method maintains adequate humidity and oxygen for live clams
• Provide the scientific name Ruditapes philippinarum on the customs declaration