Live Venerupis Clams
Live Venerupis clams (Venerupis philippinarum variant) are pulse clams from Veneridae, chilled for export. Under HTS 0307.71.00.70 as other clams.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If US hardshell market clams
Statistical suffix for hardshell; 'other' for imports not matching.
If pelleted for animal feed per chapter note
Pellets (agglomerated) fit 0309 if unfit for human consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Monitor dissolved oxygen levels >5mg/L for live survival
• Batch by size to match statistical reporting if applicable
• Prepare for CBP exams on live shellfish mortality rates
Related Products under HTS 0307.71.00.70
Live Manila Clams
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.
Fresh Littleneck Clams
Fresh littleneck clams (Protothaca staminea) are small hardshell bivalves sold live or freshly harvested, often chilled for market distribution. Classified under HTS 0307.71.00.70 as other live, fresh, or chilled clams from Veneridae family.
Chilled Geoduck Clams
Chilled geoduck clams (Panopea generosa) are large burrowing bivalves from the Hiatellidae family, exported live or chilled for sushi markets. HTS 0307.71.00.70 covers them as other live, fresh, or chilled clams per chapter hierarchy.
Live Pacific Littleneck Clams
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.
Fresh Softshell Clams
Fresh softshell clams (Mya arenaria) from Myidae family are harvested live or chilled for steaming. HTS 0307.71.00.70 includes them as other clams per the listed families.
Chilled Venus Clams
Chilled Venus clams (Gafrarium spp.) from Veneridae are tropical bivalves imported for Asian cuisine, maintained chilled. Falls under HTS 0307.71.00.70 as other live/fresh/chilled clams.