Live Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if sourced from regulated regions like the Caribbean, as queen conch is Appendix II listed
• Use insulated aerated containers to maintain live condition; declare exact species and quantity on entry documents
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as frozen (0307.83), which changes classification and duty rates