Fresh Queen Conch Meat (Strombus gigas) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES Appendix II permits for queen conch as it's regulated for overfishing; verify export country quotas
• Provide scientific name (Strombus gigas) and processing state on commercial invoice to avoid misclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and shellfish safety standards; common pitfall is inadequate sanitation certificates