Chilled Fighting Conch Meal from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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