• Catalog-locked species — blood clam Scapharca subcrenata (ark shell)

• Shucked meat, frozen — shell removed, meat only

• Supplied IQF (individual, separate) or block-frozen per buyer spec

• Dark-red, sweet meat; graded by count for even sizing

• Wild-harvested from managed coastal beds — stable seasonal volume

• Thoroughly purged and washed to remove sand and grit

• Whole-in-shell and half-shell formats available on request

• Stir-fry & braise: the classic use — quick high-heat cooking with aromatics

• Soups & congee: blood clam meat adds sweetness and body to broths

• Hot pot & steamboat: a premium add-in for Asian hot pot

• Reprocessing: further processed into value-added seafood lines

• Retail & foodservice: IQF meat in bags or foodservice packs

• MSC available on request (blood clams are wild-harvested / fisheries-enhanced from managed beds)

• ASC / BAP applicable only for farmed lots — confirm sourcing per PO; for standard wild supply these do not apply

• HACCP / BRC / IFS / ISO 22000 — food-safety management systems for processing

• HALAL / KOSHER — available on request

Frozen at -18 °C or below. Typical shelf life 18–24 months under unbroken cold chain. Keep frozen until use; thaw in refrigerator and cook thoroughly before serving. Do not refreeze after thawing.

A. Procurement / Trade

A1. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) and lead time? MOQ is typically 1 × 20'RF reefer (~8–12 MT depending on pack size) or 1 × 40'RF (~20–26 MT). Private-label runs carry a higher MOQ. Standard lead time is ~15–25 days after label artwork and deposit confirmation.

A2. Can you customize cleaning, grading or pack size? Yes. We support custom grit-removal level, count grading (e.g., 200–400 pcs/kg), IQF vs block, and bag / carton size. Specification is set per SKU.

A3. What incoterms and payment terms do you offer? Common incoterms are FOB / CFR / CIF. Payment is typically T/T (30% deposit, 70% against B/L copy) or confirmed L/C at sight for new accounts.

B. Documents / Compliance

B1. What documents accompany each shipment? Per shipment: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Health Certificate, Certificate of Analysis (COA), HALAL certificate (if applicable), and origin / catch certificates where the destination requires them.

B2. Is HALAL / KOSHER certification available, and from which authority? Yes — both are available from recognized certifying bodies matched to the destination market (e.g., MUI / JAKIM for HALAL). Confirm at order time.

C. Specs / Logistics

C1. What species and sizes are used? Species is fixed to blood clam Scapharca subcrenata (ark shell). Meat is graded by count per kg (typical 200–400 pcs/kg) or by meat piece size; both are adjustable per SKU.

C2. How is grit / sand removed? Clams are purged (depurated) and thoroughly washed before shucking to remove sand, grit and beard. Buyers can specify the cleaning standard; we supply a per-SKU cleanliness declaration.

C3. What packaging and shelf life apply, and which HS code? Retail: vacuum PE bags, 20–40 bags/ctn. Foodservice: bulk cartons. Shelf life 18–24 months at −18 °C (unopened). HS code: 0307.72 for frozen meat; 1605.58 if cooked / prepared / preserved.

D. Technical Clarification

D1. Is "blood clam" one fixed species, and how do I avoid substitution? No — "blood clam" covers several ark-shell species. The catalog-locked species is Scapharca subcrenata. It is easily confused with the blood clam Tegillarca granosa and the giant ark Anadara broughtonii, which are different species with different meat yield and price. Fix Scapharca subcrenata on the purchase order and invoice, and request species verification on the packing list, so you do not receive a cheaper or different substitution.

D2. Which HS code applies — 0307.72 or 1605.58? Frozen shucked blood clam meat is classified as HS 0307.72 ("Clams, cockles and ark shells, frozen" — ark shells are explicitly included). If the meat is cooked / prepared / preserved (e.g., pre-boiled-then-frozen or in sauce), the code shifts to Chapter 16 — 1605.58. Do not use 0307.31 (that is live/fresh/chilled mussels, a common misclassification).

D3. Is this wild or farmed, and which sustainability label applies? Standard supply is wild-harvested / fisheries-enhanced from managed coastal beds, so MSC applies (available on request). ASC / BAP apply only to farmed lots — if your PO is for farmed blood clams, state ASC/BAP on the specification; for wild supply they do not apply. Confirm sourcing per PO.

D4. What food-safety handling applies to blood clam meat? Blood clams are filter feeders and can carry hepatitis A and other pathogens if eaten raw or undercooked — our product is raw-frozen and must be cooked thoroughly (full heating, not just a quick blanch) before serving. We control this at origin through managed harvest waters, depuration, and HACCP processing; buyers should enforce full cooking and cold-chain integrity downstream.