Chilled West Indian Fighting Conch from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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