Fresh Ark Shells (Barbatia virescens) from Japan
Fresh ark shells (Barbatia virescens, Arcidae family), live in shell. HTS 0307.79.01 covers other such molluscs not specified in prior subheadings.
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%
Import Tips
• 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