Live Florida Fighting Conch from Japan
Live Florida fighting conch (Strombus alatus) molluscs, shipped in aerated seawater tanks to maintain viability. HTS 0307.91.0330 covers live conch as fresh/chilled molluscs in the 'other' category.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include health certificates confirming disease-free status for live imports
• Use APHIS-approved shipping methods to prevent mortality during transit
• Declare as 'live' explicitly to avoid reclassification as fresh dead meat