Frozen Manila Clams from Japan
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.
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
• 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