Fresh Cleaned Conch Strips from Japan
Fresh queen conch meat cut into strips, cleaned and chilled immediately after shucking. HTS 0307.91.0330 applies to such minimally processed fresh/chilled conch products.
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
• Document minimal cleaning to prevent classification as 'prepared' under Chapter 16
• Use vacuum packing with temperature indicators for chilled integrity
• Calculate duties based on net weight excluding shell fragments