Chilled Conch Flour Paste from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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