U.S. imports of frozen clams, cockles, and ark shells (HS 030772) totaled $1.4M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrozen clam products — a staple ingredient in foodservice, canned-goods manufacturing, and Asian cuisine — are classified across four US tariff lines that separate geoduck (0307720030), Stimson's clams (implicitly carved out in 0307720055), other clams (0307720050 and 0307720055), and cockles and ark shells (0307720060). Canada leads supply, with Vietnam and China serving as major sources of processed frozen clam meat. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that importers sourcing from that origin must account for in landed-cost calculations. FDA admissibility review applies to all frozen shellfish entries.
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The schedule uses four lines: geoduck clams (0307720030), a broader 'clams except geoduck' line (0307720050), a further carve-out excluding both geoduck and Stimson's clams (0307720055), and cockles and ark shells (0307720060). Importers should confirm the species and any applicable exclusions with a licensed customs broker to ensure correct classification.
Yes — frozen clam imports originating from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should factor this into sourcing decisions and verify the current applicable rate with a licensed customs broker, as rates and product-specific exclusions can change.
Imports
$1.4M
from 5 countries · YTD: $5.1M
Exports: $110K
Deficit of $1.3M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $1.3M (net importer)
YTD: $5.1M imported (April 2026)
39 shipments/month
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Monthly import values over time
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
LOBSTERS, LIVE, FRESH,OR CHILLED
HS 030632
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
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