Frozen Cherrystone Clams from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include shellfish tag with harvest date, location, and processor info as required by FDA
• Ensure temperature logs during transit to maintain frozen status and prevent reclass to chilled
• Beware of blending with ark shells which may have separate statistical reporting