Live, fresh or chilled stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.)
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: > Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.): > Live, fresh or chilled stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0307.82.00.00
Live Queen Conch (Strombus gigas)
Live queen conch, scientifically known as Strombus gigas, are large sea snails harvested from Caribbean waters and transported alive in aerated seawater tanks. They fall under HTS 0307.82.00.00 as live stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), specifically in the live, fresh, or chilled state, excluding frozen or processed forms.
Fresh Chilled Milk Conch (Strombus costatus)
Fresh chilled milk conch (Strombus costatus) from the Western Atlantic, packed on ice immediately after harvest to preserve freshness for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0307.82.00.00 as chilled stromboid conchs, distinct from frozen or dried products.
Live Florida Fighting Conch (Strombus alatus)
Live Florida fighting conchs (Strombus alatus), popular in the aquarium trade and as bait, shipped alive in protective containers with seawater. HTS 0307.82.00.00 covers these as live stromboid conchs, emphasizing their alive condition.
Live Roostertail Conch (Strombus gallus)
Live roostertail conchs (Strombus gallus), vibrant Bahamian species shipped alive for research and gourmet dining. Classified precisely under HTS 0307.82.00.00 as live stromboid conchs.
Chilled West Indian Fighting Conch (Lobatus pugilis)
Chilled West Indian fighting conch (Lobatus pugilis, formerly Strombus pugilis), harvested from Bahamas reefs and chilled for seafood markets. Fits HTS 0307.82.00.00 for chilled stromboid conchs per taxonomic classification.
Fresh Channeled Conch (Strombus latus)
Fresh channeled conch (Strombus latus) from Indo-Pacific waters, kept fresh post-harvest for high-end sushi and ceviche. HTS 0307.82.00.00 applies to fresh stromboid conchs, excluding any preservation methods.