Heading 0307

Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process

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Heading 0307 covers molluscs of all kinds, whether in shell or not, in any condition from live and fresh through frozen, dried, salted, in brine or smoked. The heading is split first by species group, such as oysters, scallops, mussels, cuttle fish and squid, octopus, snails, clams and abalone, and then within each group by condition and by whether the product is farmed or not. Almost every line in the heading carries a general (MFN) rate of Free, with snails other than sea snails the exception.

Products in this heading

  • Live seed oysters
  • Frozen sea scallops
  • Live farmed mussels
  • Frozen squid fillets
  • Fresh octopus
  • Live geoduck clams
  • Frozen abalone
  • Land snails, other than sea snails

How to choose the right subheading

  • Species group: oyster, scallop, mussel, cuttle fish and squid, octopus, snail, clam family, abalone or conch, or other.
  • Condition: live, fresh or chilled versus frozen versus other forms such as dried, salted, in brine or smoked.
  • For oysters and for mussels, whether the product is farmed or not.
  • For cuttle fish and squid, whether the item is fillets, whether the genus is Loligo, and which Loligo species.
  • For clams, whether the item is geoduck, Stimson's or other; for abalone and conch, which of the two it is.

Often confused with

  • Frozen shrimp or crab

    Crustaceans sit in heading 0306, not with molluscs.

    Heading 0306
  • Frozen fish fillets

    Fish fillets and fish meat are classified in heading 0304.

    Heading 0304
  • Sea urchins and sea cucumbers

    Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs go in heading 0308.

    Heading 0308
  • Flour or meal of molluscs

    Flours, meals and pellets fit for human consumption are in heading 0309.

    Heading 0309
  • Live fish for breeding

    Live fish are covered by heading 0301.

    Heading 0301

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for frozen squid?

Frozen squid fillets are classified under 0307.43.00.10 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other frozen squid, including Loligo, falls under 0307.43.00.22, 0307.43.00.24 or 0307.43.00.29, all at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on live oysters?

Live, fresh or chilled oysters are free of duty under this heading. Seed oysters use 0307.11.00.20, other farmed oysters 0307.11.00.60 and other oysters 0307.11.00.80, each at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify snails?

Snails other than sea snails are classified under 0307.60.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5%. Sea snails are not classified in that line and fall in one of the other groups of this heading.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.

All lines in heading 0307

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