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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If statistically reported under specific size categories
Statistical annotations break out certain clam sizes from 'other'
If fillets from frozen blocks exceeding certain processing levels
Further processed frozen fillets move to heading 0304 for fish/mollusc fillets
If in airtight containers as prepared food
Preserved clams in retail packaging shift to Chapter 16 prepared foods
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages with country of origin and harvest date for traceability
• Obtain prior notice filing via FDA's system for all seafood shipments
• Beware of size-based statistical suffixes; 'other' covers non-enumerated sizes
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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 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.