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