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
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
• 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