Frozen Littleneck Clams from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm Veneridae family classification and avoid misclassification as oysters or scallops
• Provide certificates of origin and health certifications proving they are not from banned regions under seafood import restrictions
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prevent thawing, as frozen status is key for this HTS code