Live Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea) from Japan
Premium live littleneck clams from the Veneridae family, popular in Pacific Northwest cuisine, maintained alive in chilled seawater tanks during transport. They are sold by the pound for restaurant use. Fits HTS 0307.71.00 for live clams of qualifying families.
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 purifier records showing depuration to remove sand and bacteria
• Inspect for shell damage at entry; broken shells may indicate not 'live'
• Declare exact species name for family verification under hierarchy