Fresh Chilled Whelks from Japan
Live or chilled whelk snails (Neptunea species), popular in East Asian markets for stir-fries, sold cleaned but fresh. Fits HTS 0307.91.03.90 as unlisted live/fresh/chilled molluscs.
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
• Verify species not protected under fisheries quotas; label country of origin clearly for traceability; inspect for parasites common in whelks