Fresh Littleneck Clams from Canada
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.
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
• 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