Fresh Queen Conch Meat from Germany
Freshly harvested meat from the queen conch (Strombus gigas), removed from the shell and chilled for preservation. Classified under HTS 0307.91.0330 as live, fresh or chilled conch, a specific type of mollusc in the 'other' category excluding oysters and scallops.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify CITES permits if sourced from wild queen conch populations due to endangered species protections
• Provide refrigeration chain documentation to prove product remains fresh/chilled upon entry
• Avoid misclassification as frozen (0307.91.0500) by confirming temperature logs under 0°C