About HS Code 030772
This HS code pertains to frozen clams, cockles, and ark shells, offering a significantly longer shelf life and greater flexibility in global distribution compared to their live or fresh counterparts. Freezing enables these popular bivalves to reach markets far from their harvesting grounds, making them accessible to a wider consumer base. Importers include food service providers, retailers, and food processors who utilize them in a variety of culinary applications, from seafood stews and pasta dishes to fried clam strips. Exporters are typically countries with large-scale fishing or aquaculture operations equipped with efficient processing and freezing infrastructure. Key aspects of this trade involve maintaining an unbroken cold chain, employing proper freezing techniques to preserve texture and flavor, and adhering to stringent international food safety standards.
Products Under This Code
Frozen whole clams, frozen clam meat, frozen cockle meat, frozen ark shells, frozen razor clam meat, frozen surf clam strips, frozen half-shell clams
Real World Examples
Gorton's Frozen Clam Strips, PanaPesca Frozen Clams, Trader Joe's Frozen Cooked Clams, Ocean Garden Frozen Cockles
Common Misclassification
This code is for frozen products and should not be confused with 030771 (live, fresh, or chilled) or 030779 (dried, salted, in brine). Misclassification could occur with 030799 if the frozen product is further processed into a prepared meal.
Products Classified Under 0307.72
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The United States, Japan, and Spain are major importers, while China, Vietnam, and Canada are significant exporters of frozen clams and cockles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030772?
HS code 030772 covers: Molluscs; clams, cockles, ark shells (Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae), whether in shell or not, frozen. This HS code pertains to frozen clams, cockles, and ark shells, offering a significantly longer shelf life and greater flexibility in global distribution compared to their live or fresh counterparts. Freezing enables these popular bivalves to reach markets far from their harvesting grounds, making them accessible to a wider consumer base. Importers include food service providers, retailers, and food processors who utilize them in a variety of culinary applications, from seafood stews and pasta dishes to fried clam strips. Exporters are typically countries with large-scale fishing or aquaculture operations equipped with efficient processing and freezing infrastructure. Key aspects of this trade involve maintaining an unbroken cold chain, employing proper freezing techniques to preserve texture and flavor, and adhering to stringent international food safety standards.
What products fall under HS code 030772?
Frozen whole clams, frozen clam meat, frozen cockle meat, frozen ark shells, frozen razor clam meat, frozen surf clam strips, frozen half-shell clams
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030772?
This code is for frozen products and should not be confused with 030771 (live, fresh, or chilled) or 030779 (dried, salted, in brine). Misclassification could occur with 030799 if the frozen product is further processed into a prepared meal.
How is HS code 030772 structured?
HS code 030772 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (72) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.