Frozen Manila Clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) from Canada
Frozen Manila clams, a popular Veneridae species, are soft-shell clams frozen whole in shell or shucked for culinary use in stir-fries and pasta. Classified under HTS 0307.72.00 for frozen clams from the specified families.
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
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'frozen clams' with scientific name to facilitate customs verification of family classification
• Obtain health certificates from exporting country confirming absence of paralytic shellfish toxins
• Avoid common pitfall of moisture loss during thawing; use insulated containers for import