</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

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

Frozen Surf Clams from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0307.72.00.60