Chilled Conch Flour Paste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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