Frozen Quahog Clams from China
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.
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
• 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