Live Surf Clams from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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