Chilled Softshell Clams from Japan
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.
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
• 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