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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.72.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically cockles with statistical breakout

Statistical suffixes may separate common cockles from 'other' ark shells.

0304.81Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen fillets of ark shells

Frozen fish fillets include some mollusc types, but live/chilled stay in 0307.

0309.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter note directs human-consumable pellets/flours to 0309 from 0307.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA prior notice required; include shell-on photos for inspection

Specify 'chilled' on invoice; frozen risks 8-12% higher duties elsewhere

Test for biotoxins; positive samples lead to full shipment rejection