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%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
• 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