0307.72.00/Frozen Hard Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria)/Canada

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

9903.03.0110%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

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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