Fresh Live Geoduck Clams
Live geoduck clams (Panopea generosa) harvested from Pacific coastal waters, imported in their shells for immediate processing or live sales. Classified under HTS 0307.79.0130 as geoduck within the clams category of other molluscs, not in the excluded clam families.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from specific clam families like Veneridae
Geoduck belongs to Hiatellidae; if misidentified as from enumerated families (e.g., Manila clams), it falls under that heading.
If processed into flour, meal, or human-consumable pellets
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
If other clams not specifically geoduck
Geoduck has its own statistical suffix; unspecified clams go to 0307.79.0160.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification as Panopea generosa via certificates to confirm geoduck classification and avoid misfiling under general clams
• Include health certificates proving live/fresh condition and compliance with FDA seafood import rules, including section 609 if applicable
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as frozen when fresh, which shifts to different subheadings; declare exact quantity by weight
Related Products under HTS 0307.79.01.30
Chilled Geoduck Meat in Shell
Geoduck clams chilled post-harvest, retained in shells for preservation during transport, destined for shucking and culinary use. Falls under HTS 0307.79.0130 as chilled geoduck, a specific type of other clams in Chapter 3 molluscs.
Salted Geoduck Guts
Geoduck visceral mass salted lightly for preservation, a delicacy in some markets, imported in bulk. HTS 0307.79.0130 includes salted geoduck under other clams per hierarchy.
Brined Whole Geoduck
Live geoduck placed in light brine solution for short-term preservation during ocean freight. Classified under HTS 0307.79.0130 for geoduck in brine, as other clams.
Frozen Whole Geoduck Clams
Whole geoduck clams, including shell and meat, individually quick-frozen (IQF) for long-term storage and export. HTS 0307.79.0130 covers frozen geoduck as other clams, distinguishing from excluded families.
Dried Geoduck Slices
Geoduck adductor muscle sliced thin and air-dried without salt addition, used in Asian cuisine rehydration. Classified in HTS 0307.79.0130 for dried geoduck as specified other clams.
Fresh Shucked Geoduck Meat
Shell-removed geoduck siphon and body meat, fresh or chilled, packed on ice for sushi markets. Under HTS 0307.79.0130 as fresh geoduck clams, shell status irrelevant.