Fresh Live Geoduck Clams from Japan
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.
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
• 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