Other
Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae): > Other > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0307.79.01.60
Frozen Littleneck Clams
Littleneck clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) from the Veneridae family, frozen and shucked for food use. Classified under HTS 0307.79.0160 as other clams, cockles, and ark shells that are frozen but not in airtight containers. Excludes live, fresh, chilled, or those prepared for immediate consumption.
Frozen Manila Clams
Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum), Veneridae family, frozen whole in shell or shucked. Fits HTS 0307.79.0160 as other frozen clams not otherwise specified or preserved. Not suitable for immediate consumption without further prep.
Frozen Cherrystone Clams
Cherrystone clams, a size variant of Mercenaria mercenaria from Veneridae, frozen for wholesale. HTS 0307.79.0160 covers these as other frozen clams, excluding those in shell if live or smoked. Processed post-harvest by freezing only.
Frozen Razor Clams
Razor clams (Ensis spp.) from Solenidae family, frozen shucked or whole. Classified in HTS 0307.79.0160 as other clams under the specified families, frozen without further preservation. Common in Asian and European fisheries.
Frozen Hard-Shell Clams
Hard-shell clams (Mercenaria spp.), Veneridae, frozen IQF (individually quick frozen) shucked. HTS 0307.79.0160 for other frozen clams not in airtight packs or cooked. Used in chowders and pasta dishes.
Frozen Quahog Clams
Northern quahogs (Mercenaria mercenaria), large Veneridae clams, frozen meat. Under HTS 0307.79.0160 as other frozen clams, cockles, ark shells. Traditional in New England clam chowder.
Frozen Surf Clams
Surf clams (Spisula solidissima), Mactridae family, frozen for processing. HTS 0307.79.0160 captures these as other frozen clams from listed families. Known for large size and use in minced products.
Frozen Cockles
Periwinkle cockles (Cardiidae family), frozen shucked. Fits 'other' under HTS 0307.79.0160 for frozen clams, cockles, ark shells. Smaller than typical clams, harvested globally.
Frozen Ark Shells
Blood ark shells (Anadara spp., Arcidae), frozen whole or meat. HTS 0307.79.0160 for other frozen ark shells in listed families. Popular in Asian cuisine.
Frozen Soft-Shell Clams
Soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria, Myidae family), frozen shucked. Under HTS 0307.79.0160 as other frozen clams from enumerated families. Also called steamers, delicate flavor.