Chilled Venus Clams from Japan

Chilled Venus clams (Gafrarium spp.) from Veneridae are tropical bivalves imported for Asian cuisine, maintained chilled. Falls under HTS 0307.71.00.70 as other live/fresh/chilled clams.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Use reefer containers set to 0-2°C for optimal survival rates

• Provide traceability from harvest to export for customs verification

• Beware of size-based statistical breaks leading to wrong subheading