Live Geoduck for Live Tank Sales from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use certified live seafood transport systems with salinity monitoring to maintain live status
• Obtain aquaculture farm permits if farm-raised rather than wild-harvested