Live Ark Shells (Anadara granosa) from Japan
Blood cockles or ark shells from Arcidae family, live-harvested from Southeast Asian mangroves, chilled for live tank display in markets. Prized for sweet meat in curries. Classified in HTS 0307.71.00 per hierarchy for ark shells live/fresh/chilled.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check for red tide toxins specific to ark shell habitats
• Declare as 'live requiring aeration' on manifests
• Partner with carriers experienced in live bivalve air freight