Fresh Mactra Clams from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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

Fresh Mactra Clams from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0307.71.00.70