Chilled Geoduck Clams

Chilled geoduck clams (Panopea generosa) are large burrowing bivalves from the Hiatellidae family, exported live or chilled for sushi markets. HTS 0307.71.00.70 covers them as other live, fresh, or chilled clams per chapter hierarchy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.79.01Same rate: 35%

If misidentified outside core clam families

Geoducks in Hiatellidae may sometimes classify under general 'other' clams if not strictly clams.

0307.49.01Same rate: 35%

If small and frozen

Frozen small clams (<4cm) go to 0307.49, differentiating by size and state.

1605.56Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked and preserved in airtight containers

Prepared/preserved clams shift to Chapter 16 for processed seafood products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES permits if from protected stocks; geoducks face sustainability scrutiny

Use insulated containers with oxygen for live shipment to prevent mortality

Document purge process to remove grit, avoiding contamination claims