Live Fresh Clams from Japan
Live hard-shell clams such as quahogs, purged and shipped alive in mesh bags for clam bakes and chowders. Classified in HTS 0307.91.03.90 as 'other' live molluscs, not falling under enumerated categories like sea urchins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use aerated containers for live shipment to minimize die-off; provide purge certification proving depuration; comply with state shellfish tagging laws