Frozen Roostertail Conch (Strombus gallus) from Germany
Frozen shucked meat from the roostertail conch (Strombus gallus), a lesser-known Strombus species from the Caribbean, under HTS 0307.84.00.00. Used in local dishes, it's frozen to extend shelf life for export. Classification relies on the frozen stromboid conch definition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain exporter's sanitary certificate confirming no antibiotics or contaminants per FDA import alerts
• Calculate duties on drained weight; include moisture content declaration to avoid overvaluation
• Beware of seasonal quotas in source countries; pre-arrange licenses to prevent port delays