Chilled Tridacna Clams from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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