Chilled Pacific Littleneck Clams
Chilled Pacific littleneck clams (Protothaca staminea) from the Veneridae family, live in shell for market sale. Fits HTS 0307.79.01 as other clams not fitting specific subheadings like frozen or salted.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live, fresh, or chilled and specifically enumerated (e.g., certain ark shells)
Specific species may have dedicated subheadings within 0307.71 for live/fresh/chilled.
If cooked and prepared, not raw or simply preserved
Prepared or preserved clams (cooked) move to Chapter 16 for processed seafood.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include temperature logs proving 'chilled' status (not frozen) to justify classification
• Obtain health certificates confirming live or fresh condition and absence of contaminants
• Label clearly with scientific name and family to confirm inclusion in listed families like Veneridae
Related Products under HTS 0307.79.01
Frozen Manila Clams
Frozen Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) from the Veneridae family, whole in shell, preserved for import. Classified under HTS 0307.79.01 as other clams, cockles, and ark shells that are frozen, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading.
Frozen Cockles (Anomiidae Family)
Frozen cockles from the Anomiidae family, whole in shell, imported for food use. Classified in HTS 0307.79.01 as other clams, cockles, and ark shells.
Fresh Ark Shells (Barbatia virescens)
Fresh ark shells (Barbatia virescens, Arcidae family), live in shell. HTS 0307.79.01 covers other such molluscs not specified in prior subheadings.
Dried Venerid Clams
Dried clams from Veneridae family, in shell, not fit for direct human consumption as flour. Falls under HTS 0307.79.01 as other clams.
Frozen Mactra Clams (Mactridae Family)
Frozen Mactra clams from Mactridae family, preserved whole in shell. HTS 0307.79.01 for other such clams, cockles, ark shells.
Salted Ark Shells (Arcidae)
Ark shells from Arcidae family, salted in shell for preservation. Classified as other under HTS 0307.79.01.