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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically certain ark shell types
Prior statistical categories within 'other'.
If processed into human food pellets
Chapter note directs fit-for-consumption pellets to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ark shells prone to mislabeling as scallops; specify family
• Comply with vibrio control plans for warm-water species
• Declare if shucked vs in-shell for valuation
Related Products 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.