Frozen Manila Clams from Japan
Frozen Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) from the Veneridae family, preserved in shell or shucked for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0307.72.00.60 as frozen clams, other than specific statistical breaks. These are not flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and comply with seafood HACCP requirements for frozen molluscs
• Verify species identification to confirm Veneridae family classification; provide certificates of origin
• Avoid misclassification as live/chilled (0307.71); frozen state requires temperature logs during import