Fresh Chilled Whelks
Fresh chilled whelks (Neptunea spp.) are marine gastropod molluscs packed on ice for Asian markets. They are presented chilled without processing, making them eligible for tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the whelks are not considered an endangered species under CITES, as some gastropods may be regulated
• Provide accurate species identification (Neptunea spp.) on customs documents
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as 'fresh chilled' to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.91.00
Chilled Bahamian Conch
Chilled whole conch meat from Bahamian queen conch fisheries is maintained at 0-4°C. As fresh or chilled conch molluscs, they fall under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Chilled Conch Adductor Muscle
Isolated chilled adductor muscles from queen conch are prized for texture. As part of fresh or chilled conch molluscs, they fall under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Chilled Conch for Ceviche
Premium chilled conch meat prepped for raw ceviche dishes is cleaned and sliced. As minimally processed fresh or chilled conch, it falls under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Chilled Milk Conch
Chilled meat from milk conch (Strombus costatus), a smaller Caribbean species, is presented fresh and chilled. As a conch mollusc in the fresh or chilled state, it falls under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Chilled West Indian Fighting Conch
Chilled meat from West Indian fighting conch (Strombus pugilis) is packed on ice post-harvest. As fresh or chilled conch molluscs, excluding live specimens, it falls under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Fresh Chilled Cockles
Fresh chilled cockles (Cerastoderma edule) are small bivalve molluscs harvested from intertidal zones and packed in chilled seawater to maintain freshness. They are presented live, fresh or chilled without any processing, falling squarely under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other molluscs in that state.