Other
Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae): > Frozen > Clams: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0307.72.00.55
Frozen Littleneck Clams
Littleneck clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) are small hard-shell clams frozen in their shells or shucked, classified under HTS 0307.72.00.55 as frozen clams from the Veneridae family, other than specific statistical categories. They are popular in seafood chowders and pasta dishes. This code applies to frozen clams excluding certain enumerated varieties.
Frozen Manila Clams
Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) from the Veneridae family, frozen whole or shucked, fall under HTS 0307.72.00.55 for other frozen clams. Commonly imported for steaming or stir-fries in Asian cuisine. Excludes statistical breaks for specific clam types.
Frozen Cherrystone Clams
Cherrystone clams, a larger variety of Mercenaria mercenaria, frozen in shell or meat form, classified as other frozen clams under HTS 0307.72.00.55. Ideal for stuffing or raw consumption after thawing. Part of Veneridae family imports.
Frozen Quahog Clams
Northern quahogs (Mercenaria mercenaria), known as hard clams, frozen for export under HTS 0307.72.00.55 as other frozen clams from Veneridae. Used in clam cakes and chowders along East Coast U.S.
Frozen Softshell Clams
Softshell clams (Mya arenaria) frozen whole or shucked, though sometimes debated by family, imported under HTS 0307.72.00.55 for other frozen clams. Popular in New England steamers; processing keeps them uncooked.
Frozen Razor Clams
Pacific razor clams (Siliqua patula) from Solecurtidae family, frozen in shell or meat, classified under HTS 0307.72.00.55 as other frozen clams per hierarchy. Delicate flavor for grilling or fritters.
Frozen Hardshell Clams
Generic frozen hardshell clams (Venerupis spp.), shucked or whole, under HTS 0307.72.00.55 for other frozen clams. Versatile for various culinary uses including raw bars.
Frozen Surf Clams
Surf clams (Spisula solidissima) from Mactridae family, frozen for industrial or retail, HTS 0307.72.00.55 other frozen clams. Often minced for fritters.