Frozen Ark Shells from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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