Live Hard Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) from China
Freshly harvested live hard clams, also known as quahogs, from the Veneridae family, sold alive in their shells for immediate use in seafood markets. These molluscs are transported live in chilled conditions to maintain freshness without freezing. Classified under HTS 0307.71.00 as live, fresh or chilled clams from the specified families.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify molluscs are alive upon arrival with customs inspection; dead product may reclassify to frozen (0307.91)
• Obtain health certificates confirming no contaminants per FDA seafood import requirements
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C during transit to avoid spoilage and duty disputes