Live Fresh Clams from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use aerated containers for live shipment to minimize die-off; provide purge certification proving depuration; comply with state shellfish tagging laws