Fresh Chilled Whelks

Fresh chilled whelks (Neptunea spp.), a marine gastropod mollusc, packed on ice for Asian markets. HTS 0307.91.03 captures these as chilled univalves, not processed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.49.01Same rate: 35%

If frozen whelks

Frozen forms are in 0307.4 subheadings for frozen molluscs.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If boiled and peeled

Cooked whelks become prepared molluscs in Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Screen for heavy metals common in whelks; provide lab analysis

Ship shell-on to maintain classification; cleaned meat may shift headings

Use ventilated crates to prevent anaerobic conditions