Frozen Hard Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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