Live Manila Clams from Japan
Live Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) shipped in breathable containers with seawater misting to keep them alive. HTS 0307.91.03 covers these as live bivalve molluscs, distinct from frozen or processed forms.
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
• Ensure purge certification to remove grit; use live-haul tanks compliant with DOT regs
• Document live arrival metrics; mortality over 15% may trigger re-inspection or rejection
• Avoid mixing with other species to prevent cross-contamination claims at entry