Live Pacific Littleneck Clams from Japan
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.
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
• Include vibrio testing results per FDA requirements for live shellfish
• Declare exact species to prevent confusion with statistical categories
• Budget for potential quarantine holds at ports for live imports