0307.72.00/Frozen Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea)/Japan

Frozen Littleneck Clams (Protothaca staminea) from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• 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