0307.79.01/Chilled Pacific Littleneck Clams/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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