Other 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.): > Other 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 0307.88.00.00
Fresh Queen Conch Meat (Strombus gigas)
Fresh, chilled meat extracted from the queen conch (Strombus gigas), a large stromboid conch species native to Caribbean waters. Classified under HTS 0307.88.00.00 as other stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.) in fresh or chilled form, excluding abalone.
Frozen Strombus latus Conch Meat
Frozen meat from the Japanese conch (Strombus latus), harvested from Indo-Pacific reefs and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. Falls under HTS 0307.88.00.00 for frozen stromboid conchs excluding abalone.
Brined Strombus pugilis Conch Meat
West Indian fighting conch (Strombus pugilis) meat preserved in light brine solution for extended shelf life. Covered by HTS 0307.88.00.00 for brined stromboid conchs.
Dried Smoked Queen Conch Bits (Strombus gigas)
Small pieces of queen conch smoked lightly then dried, used in soups and stews. HTS 0307.88.00.00 includes smoked molluscs whether cooked before or during smoking, if not further prepared.
Chilled Florida Fighting Conch (Strombus pugilis)
Freshly harvested Florida fighting conch chilled on ice for live bait or immediate consumption. Classifies under HTS 0307.88.00.00 for chilled stromboid conchs.
Salted Whole Milk Conch (Strombus gallus)
Whole milk conchs dry-salted for long-term storage, shell cracked for access. HTS 0307.88.00.00 for salted stromboid conchs.
Dried Salted Queen Conch Strips (Strombus gigas)
Thin strips of queen conch (Strombus gigas) meat dried and lightly salted for preservation, popular in Caribbean cuisine. HTS 0307.88.00.00 covers dried, salted, or brined stromboid conchs.
Live Strombus gallus Conch (Milk Conch)
Live milk conch (Strombus gallus) shipped in aerated seawater for aquarium or culinary use, kept alive until processing. Classified in HTS 0307.88.00.00 for live stromboid conchs.
Frozen Whole Queen Conch in Shell (Strombus gigas)
Whole queen conch (Strombus gigas) frozen with shell intact for ethnic markets or shellcraft. HTS 0307.88.00.00 includes frozen stromboid conchs whether in shell or not.