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Fresh Mactra Clams

Fresh Mactra clams (Mactra spp.) from Mactridae are surf clams chilled post-harvest. Classified in HTS 0307.71.00.70 as other live, fresh, or chilled clams.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.93Lower: 10% vs 35%

If shucked and frozen

Frozen shucked clams go to 0306.93, based on preparation state.

0308Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in brine short-term

Brined molluscs classify under 0308 if not fresh/chilled.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for biotoxins; Mactra prone to okadaic acid in some regions

• Use layered ice packing without direct contact to shells

• File FDA Prior Notice 2-4 hours before arrival for shellfish

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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.

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Chilled Geoduck Clams

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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

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Chilled Venus Clams

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