Frozen Hard Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) from Canada
Frozen hard clams, also known as quahogs, from the Veneridae family, are harvested from Atlantic coastal waters and flash-frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under HTS 0307.72.00 as frozen clams, fitting the specified families including Veneridae.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify supplier provides certificates confirming clams are from listed families (e.g
• Veneridae) to avoid reclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature logs below -18°C during transit to prove frozen state
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch concerns, though primarily for shrimp products