Salted Mactra Clams
Mactra trough-shell clams (Mactridae family) salted in brine or dry salt under HTS 0307.79.0155 as other clams. Commonly used in stir-fries after rinsing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If higher brine concentration
'In brine' subheading applies over generic salted.
If classified as Mesodesma spp.
Related family species have separate statistical tracking.
If flavored or seasoned heavily
Food preparations with additives shift out of raw molluscs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify salt content percentage to differentiate from fresh or brined subheadings
• Ensure packaging prevents leakage, a frequent customs issue
• Obtain HACCP plans from processors to satisfy FDA entry
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.
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.
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.