Fresh Littleneck Clams
Fresh littleneck clams (Protothaca staminea) are small hardshell bivalves sold live or freshly harvested, often chilled for market distribution. Classified under HTS 0307.71.00.70 as other live, fresh, or chilled clams from Veneridae family.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically hardshell clams for statistical reporting
Littlenecks may fall under 0307.71.00.20 if deemed hardshell, but 'other' for non-standard.
If live but smoked without cooking
Smoked molluscs, even live, shift to heading 0307.91 regardless of chill state.
If sold as shellfish for cultivation
Live molluscs for breeding/aquaculture classify under heading 0302 for live fish seed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with scientific name and origin to distinguish from statistical hardshell categories
• Maintain cold chain under 4°C with documentation to prove 'fresh/chilled' status
• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific clam species from Asia
Related Products under HTS 0307.71.00.70
Live Manila Clams
Live Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) are bivalve molluscs harvested from coastal waters, kept alive in chilled conditions for immediate transport. They fall under HTS 0307.71.00.70 as live, fresh, or chilled clams from the Veneridae family, excluding specific statistical categories like hardshell clams.
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.
Live Pacific Littleneck Clams
Live Pacific littleneck clams (Leucophya pectinata) are Veneridae molluscs shipped alive in chilled seawater for retail. They qualify under HTS 0307.71.00.70 as other clams, live, fresh, or chilled.
Fresh Softshell Clams
Fresh softshell clams (Mya arenaria) from Myidae family are harvested live or chilled for steaming. HTS 0307.71.00.70 includes them as other clams per the listed families.
Chilled Venus Clams
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.
Live Ark Clams
Live ark clams (Anadara spp.) from Arcidae family are shipped chilled alive for markets. HTS 0307.71.00.70 captures them as other clams in the specified families.