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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen and a listed specific species
Dedicated frozen subheadings for enumerated clams.
If cooked, smoked, or prepared
Any cooking or preparation moves to processed molluscs in 1605.
If sold as shucked meats
Removal from shell changes to shelled molluscs heading 0306.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure Customs review of family taxonomy (Mactridae) for correct 0307 placement
• Maintain blast-freezing records to confirm 'frozen' not 'dried' status
• Watch for reclassification if sold as sets with sauces (potential Chapter 16)
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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
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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.
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.
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.
Salted Ark Shells (Arcidae)
Ark shells from Arcidae family, salted in shell for preservation. Classified as other under HTS 0307.79.01.