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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in airtight containers
Frozen clams in airtight containers shift to heading 0306 for preserved aquatic invertebrates.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets from 0305-0308, directing them to 0309.
If live, fresh, or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh or chilled clams remain under 0307 but in a different subheading for non-frozen state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm Veneridae family classification
• Obtain health certificates proving molluscs are free from contaminants and processed per FDA standards
• Avoid misclassification as smoked or cooked products which fall under different subheadings
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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.