Frozen Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea)

Small-sized frozen littleneck clams from the Veneridae family, prized for their sweet flavor, are frozen in-shell or meat-only. HTS 0307.72.00 covers these frozen products from the designated clam families.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307Same rate: 35%

If frozen cockles instead of clams

Cockles from Cardiidae family use 0307.62.00, differentiated by taxonomy from clams.

0302.72Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sold live for immediate consumption

Live clams are under 0302.72.00, not frozen products in 0307.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use FDA prior notice for shellfish imports and include lot traceability for recalls

Confirm exact species via supplier docs to match HTS family requirements

Watch for misdeclaration as scallops, which fall under different subheadings