Chilled Pacific Littleneck Clams from Japan
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.
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 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