Salted Ark Shells (Arcidae)
Ark shells from Arcidae family, salted in shell for preservation. Classified as other under HTS 0307.79.01.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live or fresh instead of salted
Non-preserved states use live/fresh/chilled subheadings.
If made into pellets with binder
Pellets (agglomerated) directed elsewhere by chapter definition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare salt content and method to differentiate from 'in brine' subheadings
• Provide salinity tests to avoid confusion with fresh/chilled imports
• Comply with labeling for preserved seafood allergens
Related Products under HTS 0307.79.01
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.
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.