Chilled Softshell Clams
Softshell clams (Mya arenaria) are chilled live or fresh, falling under HTS 0307.79.0155 as other clams from the Myidae family. This code covers non-specific clams in shell, whether live, fresh, or chilled.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried, salted, or in brine
Preservation methods like drying or brining move clams out of fresh/chilled/frozen into subheading 0307.59.
If specifically hardshell clams like quahogs
Certain hardshell varieties have statistical suffixes separating them from generic 'other' clams.
If cooked and prepared for retail
Fully cooked or canned clams are classified as prepared foods in Chapter 16, not raw molluscs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FDA prior notice and shellfish tags documenting harvest waters to meet U.S. sanitation standards
• Label clearly as 'chilled clams' to distinguish from frozen or dried, preventing duty reassessment
• Watch for misdeclaration as mussels, which fall under a separate heading 0307.31
Related Products under HTS 0307.79.01.55
Frozen Littleneck Clams
Littleneck clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) are small hard-shell clams frozen whole, classified under HTS 0307.79.0155 as other clams not specifically enumerated in prior subheadings. They belong to the Veneridae family and are imported in frozen form for food use.
Frozen Quahog Clams
Quahog clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) from the Veneridae family, frozen in shell, are classified as other clams under HTS 0307.79.0155. This subheading captures common North Atlantic clams not listed elsewhere.
Fresh Razor Clams
Fresh razor clams (Ensis spp.) from Solenidae family, live or chilled, qualify as other clams under HTS 0307.79.0155 when not fitting specific statistical breaks. They are elongated molluscs harvested for culinary use.
Dried Cockles
Cockles (Cerastoderma spp., Cardiidae family) dried in shell are other clams under HTS 0307.79.0155, as cockles are taxonomically grouped with clams in this hierarchy. Used in soups after rehydration.
Frozen Ark Shells
Ark shells (Anadara spp., Arcidae family) frozen whole fall under HTS 0307.79.0155 as other clams/cockles/ark shells not specified elsewhere. Popular in Asian seafood markets.
Chilled Venerupes Clams
Venerupes large clams (Venerupis spp., Veneridae) chilled in shell are classified as other clams in HTS 0307.79.0155. These medium-sized clams are imported fresh for steaming.