Fresh Chilled Whelks from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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