Live Ark Clams from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Screen for heavy metals common in ark clams from polluted areas
• Declare shell-on status to avoid parts classification
• Coordinate with CBP for advance manifest of live cargo