Frozen Ark Shells from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide DNA or morphological ID to confirm Arcidae family amid look-alike species

• Comply with Section 609-like rules if any shrimp contamination suspected in processing

• Use insulated packaging with temperature indicators for frozen integrity