Live Top Shells from Japan
Live turbo shells or top shells (Turbo spp.), prized in Japanese cuisine, shipped alive in damp conditions. HTS 0307.91.03.90 for other live 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
• CITES check for overharvested species; humidity control critical for survival; premium pricing demands quality inspection