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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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