Chilled Fighting Conch Meal from Canada
Meal processed from chilled fighting conch (Strombus pugilis), a smaller mollusc species, formed into consumable granules for culinary use. HTS 0309.90.40.30 covers this as 'conch' fresh/chilled mollusc meal fit for humans, matching pellet agglomeration criteria.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Differentiate species in documentation to avoid reclassification under generic mollusc codes
• Ensure HACCP plans for pathogen control in raw mollusc products
• Check origin-specific quotas on conch imports