Live, fresh or chilled
Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae): > Live, fresh or chilled
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0307.71.00
Live Hard Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria)
Freshly harvested live hard clams, also known as quahogs, from the Veneridae family, sold alive in their shells for immediate use in seafood markets. These molluscs are transported live in chilled conditions to maintain freshness without freezing. Classified under HTS 0307.71.00 as live, fresh or chilled clams from the specified families.
Fresh Chilled Manila Clams (Ruditapes philippinarum)
Small, tender Manila clams from the Veneridae family, chilled immediately after harvest to preserve quality for sushi and steaming. These are shipped in breathable containers to keep them alive or fresh-chilled. HTS 0307.71.00 covers these as fresh or chilled clams from listed families.
Live Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea)
Premium live littleneck clams from the Veneridae family, popular in Pacific Northwest cuisine, maintained alive in chilled seawater tanks during transport. They are sold by the pound for restaurant use. Fits HTS 0307.71.00 for live clams of qualifying families.
Fresh Chilled Cockles (Clinocardium nuttallii)
Heart-shaped cockles from the Cardiidae family, chilled fresh for export to Asian markets where they are stir-fried or steamed. Product arrives in mesh bags to allow oxygenation. HTS 0307.71.00 includes cockles as specified live, fresh, or chilled.
Live Ark Shells (Anadara granosa)
Blood cockles or ark shells from Arcidae family, live-harvested from Southeast Asian mangroves, chilled for live tank display in markets. Prized for sweet meat in curries. Classified in HTS 0307.71.00 per hierarchy for ark shells live/fresh/chilled.
Chilled Pacific Razor Clams (Siliqua patula)
Long, edible razor clams from Pharidae (related to listed Solecurtidae), chilled post-harvest for U.S. West Coast markets. Known for delicate flavor when grilled. HTS 0307.71.00 applies to chilled clams of qualifying families.
Live Venerupis Clams (Venerupis largillierti)
European carpet shell clams from Veneridae, imported live for aquaculture restocking or direct sale, kept chilled in purge systems. Versatile for pasta dishes. Under HTS 0307.71.00 as live Veneridae clams.
Fresh Chilled Geoduck Clams (Panopea generosa)
Giant geoduck clams from Hiatellidae family, chilled necks extended for Asian export markets, premium priced per pound. Harvested sustainably from Pacific beds. HTS 0307.71.00 for chilled Hiatellidae clams.
Live Blood Cockles (Tegillarca granosa)
Red-fleshed blood cockles from Arcidae, live shipped in aerated boxes for Thai/Indo cuisine. Chilled to slow metabolism. Included in HTS 0307.71.00 ark shells category.
Chilled Softshell Clams (Mya arenaria)
Steamer clams from Myidae family, chilled fresh for New England steamers, thin brittle shells. Common in U.S. East Coast fisheries. HTS 0307.71.00 covers chilled Myidae clams.
Live Northern Quahogs (Mercenaria mercenaria)
Atlantic hard clams, live for raw bar service, thick shells protect during chilled transport. Veneridae family staple. HTS 0307.71.00 classification.
Fresh Chilled Pismo Clams (Tivela stultorum)
California endemic Veneridae clams, chilled for ceviche, heavy ornate shells. Sustainable limited harvest. HTS 0307.71.00.
Live Heart Cockles (Clinocardium ciliatum)
Arctic cockles Cardiidae family, live chilled for specialty markets. Cold-water adapted. HTS 0307.71.00.
Chilled Horse Clams (Tresus nuttallii)
Large Mactridae family clams, chilled meaty foot for chowders. West Coast. HTS 0307.71.00.
Live Purple Varnish Clams (Nuttallia obscurata)
Invasive Veneridae, live controlled harvest chilled. Dark shells. HTS 0307.71.00.