Live Surf Clams from Japan
Live surf clams (Spisula solidissima, Mactridae) shipped chilled alive under HTS 0307.79.0155 for other clams. Prized for chowders in U.S. 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%
Import Tips
• Use aerated containers to maintain liveliness during transit
• Declare as 'live' explicitly to avoid frozen duty rates
• Purification certificates required for depuration processes