Chilled Tridacna Clams from Japan
Chilled Tridacna clams (giant clams) from Tridacnidae, often for aquarium or food use, kept alive/chilled. HTS 0307.71.00.70 applies as listed family clams, live/fresh/chilled.
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
• Secure CITES Appendix II permits mandatory for Tridacna species
• Separate food vs aquarium use declarations for correct handling
• Avoid overpacking to prevent suffocation during transit