Chilled Geoduck Clams from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• 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