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.
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More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If a specifically enumerated ark shell species
Certain ark shells have precise subheadings in 0307.71 for live/fresh.
If removed from shell (shucked ark shells)
Shelled molluscs classified under 0306 regardless of preservation method.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use veterinary health certificates to prove freshness and safety for human consumption
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'frozen' if chilled—impacts duty and traceability
• Document shell condition (whole, not shucked) to stay in 0307
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.
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.
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.
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.