Fresh Chilled Whelks from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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