Live Horse Conch
Live horse conch (Pleuroploca gigantea) shipped alive in controlled saltwater systems. HTS 0307.91.0330 includes live conch under fresh/chilled other molluscs.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dies during transit and enters frozen
Post-mortem freezing reclassifies to the frozen conch subheading.
If imported primarily for shell
If valued chiefly for worked shells, classification shifts to Chapter 96 worked ivory/bone/shell.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USFWS permits for live marine mollusc importation
• Monitor dissolved oxygen levels during shipping to maintain live status
• Inspect for parasites with veterinary certificates
Related Products under HTS 0307.91.03.30
Fresh Queen Conch Meat
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.
Live Florida Fighting Conch
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.
Chilled West Indian Fighting Conch
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.
Fresh Cleaned Conch Strips
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.
Chilled Bahamian Conch
Chilled whole conch meat from Bahamian queen conch fisheries, maintained at 0-4°C. Specifically classified under 0307.91.0330 as fresh/chilled conch molluscs.
Fresh Shucked Conch
Freshly shucked queen conch meat, kept chilled without further processing. Classified in HTS 0307.91.0330 for fresh/chilled conch.