Chilled Fighting Conch Meal from Japan
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 — 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
• 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