Other
Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae): > Live, fresh or chilled > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0307.71.00.90
Live Hard Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria)
Live hard clams, also known as quahogs, from the Veneridae family, harvested from coastal waters and sold alive for immediate consumption or aquafarming. Classified under HTS 0307.71.00.90 as live clams, other than specified statistical categories, fitting the chapter's definition for live molluscs in shell.
Fresh Chilled Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea)
Fresh chilled littleneck clams from the Veneridae family, minimally processed by icing to preserve freshness for market sale. HTS 0307.71.00.90 covers these as 'other' live, fresh or chilled clams, excluding specific statistical breaks.
Chilled Ark Shells (Anadara broughtonii)
Chilled ark shells from Arcidae family, shipped on ice post-harvest for sushi markets. HTS 0307.71.00.90 applies to these 'other' fresh/chilled clams, cockles, ark shells.
Fresh Chilled Manila Clams (Ruditapes philippinarum)
Fresh chilled Manila clams (Veneridae), a staple in Pacific markets, kept alive with wet storage. Classified as 'other' under live, fresh or chilled in HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Live Pacific Littleneck Clams (Leucoma staminea)
Live Pacific littleneck clams from Veneridae, imported for restocking or direct sale. HTS 0307.71.00.90 for other live clams per listed families.
Chilled Corbicula Clams (Corbicula fluminea)
Chilled Asiatic clams (Corbiculidae, related Veneridae), used in soups. 'Other' fresh/chilled under HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Fresh Chilled Pismo Clams (Tivela stultorum)
Fresh chilled Pismo clams (Veneridae), West Coast delicacy. HTS 0307.71.00.90 'other'.
Live Granular Ark Clams (Corbula osawaensis)
Live granular ark from Arcidae, niche import. HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Chilled Butter Clams (Saxidomus gigantea)
Chilled butter clams (Veneridae). HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Live Geoduck Clams (Panopea generosa)
Live geoducks (Hiatellidae). HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Fresh Chilled Horse Cockles (Clinocardium nuttallii)
Fresh horse cockles (Cardiidae). HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Live Softshell Clams (Mya arenaria)
Live steamers (Myidae). HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Chilled Razorshells (Ensis leei)
Chilled jackknife clams (Pharidae, related). HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Fresh Chilled Tellins (Tellina sp.)
Fresh tellin clams (Tellinidae). HTS 0307.71.00.90.
Live Blood Cockles (Tegillarca granosa)
Live blood cockles from the Arcidae family, popular in Asian cuisine, imported alive in aerated seawater. Fits HTS 0307.71.00.90 as live 'other' clams, cockles or ark shells per chapter hierarchy.