Live Venerupis Clams from Japan
Live Venerupis clams (Venerupis philippinarum variant) are pulse clams from Veneridae, chilled for export. Under HTS 0307.71.00.70 as other clams.
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
• 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