Chilled West Indian Fighting Conch from Japan
Chilled meat from West Indian fighting conch (Strombus pugilis), packed on ice post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0307.91.0330 for fresh or chilled conch molluscs, excluding live specimens.
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
• Submit FDA prior notice 2-8 hours before arrival for chilled seafood
• Label with harvest date and chilling method to support fresh classification
• Watch for common pitfall of ice melt causing reclassification as thawed/frozen