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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked before or during smoking
Smoked or cooked molluscs move out of fresh/chilled to processed categories.
If shelled and prepared/preserved
Prepared/preserved clams (e.g., canned) are in Chapter 16 for aquatic invertebrates.
If specifically Manila clams with statistical suffix
Certain species like Manila clams may fall under .10 suffix if not 'other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide temperature logs (<4°C) and purge records to confirm 'chilled' not frozen status
• Label with scientific name and family to prevent disputes over 'other' classification
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls; use ventilated containers for live respiration
Related Products 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.
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'.