Clams, cockles and arkshells (HS 160556)
Clams, cockles and arkshells (HS 160556) has 306 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Clams, cockles and arkshells is ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC, with 33 shipments, followed by PACIFIC SEAFOOD GROUP and KAWASHO FOODS USA INC. The leading supplier is LENGER SEAFOODS VIETNAM CO LTD, with 23 shipments, followed by BENTRE SEAFOOD JOINT STOCK COMPANY and PT TOBA SURIMI INDUSTRIES OFFICE KOMPLEK CEMARA ASRI BLOK C6. Goods originate mainly from VIET NAM and INDONESIA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/160556-clams-cockles-and-arkshells
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Clams, cockles and arkshells (HS 160556), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is LENGER SEAFOODS VIETNAM CO LTD → PACIFIC SEAFOOD GROUP with 22 shipments, followed by KUANG PEI SAN FOOD PRODUCTS PUBLIC → H C FOODS CO LTD (15) and KY LAN SEAFOOD PROCESSING JOINT → KAWASHO FOODS USA INC (13).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC | 33 |
| PACIFIC SEAFOOD GROUP | 32 |
| KAWASHO FOODS USA INC | 31 |
| ANDE FOODS USA INC | 20 |
| H C FOODS CO LTD | 15 |
| PANAPESCA USA LLC | 14 |
| CHICKEN OF THE SEA INTERNATIONAL | 13 |
| IMAEX TRADE CO INC | 13 |
| ANCAVICO SEAFOOD INC | 7 |
| ALPHA BROKERS CORP | 6 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LENGER SEAFOODS VIETNAM CO LTD | 23 |
| BENTRE SEAFOOD JOINT STOCK COMPANY | 21 |
| PT TOBA SURIMI INDUSTRIES OFFICE KOMPLEK CEMARA ASRI BLOK C6 | 19 |
| KUANG PEI SAN FOOD PRODUCTS PUBLIC | 15 |
| KY LAN SEAFOOD PROCESSING JOINT | 13 |
| LENGER SEAFOODS YERSEKE BV | 13 |
| THAI SPRING FISH CO LTD | 13 |
| PT TOBA SURIMI INDUSTRIES KOMPLEK CEMARA ASRI BLOK C6 | 12 |
| LENGER SEAFOODS VIETNAM | 10 |
| PT MEDAN TROPICAL CANNING AND | 10 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VIET NAM | 87 |
| INDONESIA | 62 |
| CHINA | 38 |
| THAILAND | 29 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 21 |
| SPAIN | 19 |
| SINGAPORE | 17 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 9 |
| NORWAY | 6 |
| VENEZUELA | 6 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 67 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 57 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 35 |
| TACOMA, WA | 28 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 22 |
| MIAMI, FL | 19 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 16 |
| BOSTON, MA | 12 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 10 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 9 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 160556 — Clams, cockles and arkshells. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Clams, cockles and arkshells
Who imports Clams, cockles and arkshells (HS 160556)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Clams, cockles and arkshells include ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC, PACIFIC SEAFOOD GROUP, KAWASHO FOODS USA INC, ANDE FOODS USA INC, and H C FOODS CO LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Clams, cockles and arkshells?
ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Clams, cockles and arkshells (HS 160556), with 33 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Clams, cockles and arkshells?
Leading suppliers shipping Clams, cockles and arkshells (HS 160556) to the U.S. include LENGER SEAFOODS VIETNAM CO LTD, BENTRE SEAFOOD JOINT STOCK COMPANY, PT TOBA SURIMI INDUSTRIES OFFICE KOMPLEK CEMARA ASRI BLOK C6, KUANG PEI SAN FOOD PRODUCTS PUBLIC, and KY LAN SEAFOOD PROCESSING JOINT.
How many U.S. shipments of Clams, cockles and arkshells are there?
ImportDoor has 306 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 160556, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Clams, cockles and arkshells imported from?
Clams, cockles and arkshells is imported into the U.S. primarily from VIET NAM, INDONESIA, and CHINA.
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