Live Blood Cockles (Tegillarca granosa) from Japan
Red-fleshed blood cockles from Arcidae, live shipped in aerated boxes for Thai/Indo cuisine. Chilled to slow metabolism. Included in HTS 0307.71.00 ark shells category.
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
• Heavy metal testing required for mangrove species
• Purging certificates prevent grit complaints
• Declare live weight accurately; shrinkage occurs