Geoduck
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 > Clams: > Geoduck
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 0307.71.00.50
Live Pacific Geoduck Clams
Live Pacific geoduck clams (Panopea generosa) harvested from cold Pacific waters, sold alive in the shell for premium seafood markets. Classified under HTS 0307.71.00.50 as live, fresh geoduck clams from the specified bivalve families. These large burrowing clams are prized for their long necks and firm texture.
Fresh Chilled Geoduck Siphons
Freshly harvested geoduck siphons (necks) chilled immediately after shucking, maintaining premium quality for sashimi. HTS 0307.71.00.50 covers fresh or chilled geoduck clams, whether in shell or shucked but unprocessed. The siphon is the most valuable part of this large bivalve mollusc.
Chilled Geoduck for Sashimi
Premium geoduck clams chilled to 0-4°C post-harvest, trimmed for Japanese sashimi presentation while remaining fresh. HTS 0307.71.00.50 specifically denotes fresh/chilled geoduck within the clams hierarchy. Minimal processing preserves natural sweet flavor and firm texture.
Fresh Whole Geoduck Clams in Shell
Freshly dug whole geoduck clams kept alive in shell through rapid chilling for transport to high-end restaurants. Classified as fresh geoduck under HTS 0307.71.00.50 per hierarchy for live/fresh/chilled clams from qualifying families. Prized in Chinese cuisine for hot pot and stir-fries.
Live Geoduck for Live Tank Sales
Extra-large live geoduck clams shipped in aerated seawater systems for Asian live seafood tanks. Falls under HTS 0307.71.00.50 as live geoduck clams from qualifying bivalve families. High-value product fetching premium prices per pound.