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%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
• 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