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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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