Live Manila Clams from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify molluscs are live or chilled per FDA seafood HACCP guidelines; dead product may reclassify
• Provide harvest certificates and comply with section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk exists
• Avoid common pitfalls like inadequate temperature logs leading to rejection at ports