Frozen Surf Clams from Japan
Frozen surf clams (Spisula solidissima, Mactridae family), large ocean bivalves for processing. HTS 0307.72.00.60 captures these as frozen other clams/cockles/ark shells. Not agglomerated pellets with binders.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Large size common pitfall for ark shell confusion
• Bulk imports need vibration-free transport to prevent shell damage
• Label family (Mactridae) explicitly in entry docs