IQF Frozen Conch Chunks from Germany
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 — 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
• 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