Fresh Queen Conch Meat (Strombus gigas) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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