Live Stimson's Clams for Sashimi from Japan
Live Stimson's clams shipped in aerated seawater for premium sashimi markets. Under HTS 0307.79.0151 as live 'other' clams, maintained alive per chapter scope. Prized for tender texture in raw Japanese preparations.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Use live haul tanks with oxygenation logs to prove viability at entry
• Obtain veterinary health certificate from exporting country
• Declare as 'live' explicitly to avoid frozen/chilled default