IQF Frozen Conch Chunks from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) chunks of queen conch meat, ideal for portion control in restaurant supply. Falls under HTS 0307.92.0130 as frozen conch, a minimally processed mollusc product. Prevents clumping and eases handling in food service.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include blast freezing temperature logs to validate IQF status and prevent reclassification
• Ensure FDA prior notice filing for molluscs, specifying conch species to avoid delays
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient country-of-origin labeling, which can trigger CBP holds