Fresh Chilled Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• 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