Chilled Conch Flour Paste from Canada
A chilled paste made from ground fresh conch molluscs, agglomerated into a flour-like consistency for human consumption in soups or raw preparations. Falls under HTS 0309.90.40.30 as 'conch' meal of molluscs, live/fresh/chilled, fitting the chapter's pellet definition via compression without excessive binders. Excluded from 0305-0308 as it's human food-grade.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide lab certificates confirming no binders exceed 'small quantity' per chapter note to maintain 0309 classification
• Use insulated shipping for chilled state compliance
• Watch for misdeclaration as shrimp products triggering Section 609 sea turtle rules