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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shucked or processed into meats
Shucked clam meats without shell fall under heading 0306 for shelled molluscs.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human food from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
If smoked, whether in shell or not
Smoked molluscs are classified separately under 0307.59, regardless of cooking during smoking.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification from Veneridae, Arcticidae, etc
• families with certificates to avoid misclassification
• Provide documentation on processing method (frozen, not dried/salted) and ensure no human consumption flours/pellets per chapter notes
• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific clam origins and maintain cold chain records for frozen molluscs
Related Products under HTS 0307.79.01
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.
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.
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.