Fresh Chilled Whelks from Japan
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 — 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
• 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