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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically razor clams
Razor clams (Solenidae family) have a distinct subheading, unlike generic clams.
If Live clams imported for aquaculture or breeding purposes fall under Chapter 0304 for live fish/mollluscs.
If ground into meal or pellets for human food
Per chapter notes, pellets fit for human consumption are excluded and go to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure accurate weight declaration including shells, as duties apply to gross weight for in-shell molluscs
• Comply with Lacey Act by providing species declaration to trace origin and prevent illegal fishing penalties
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'mixed seafood' which could trigger higher scrutiny or reclassification
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.
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.
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.