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%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
• 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