Fresh Bahamian Conch Meal from Japan
Coarsely ground meal from fresh queen conch sourced from Bahamian waters, chilled for export and intended for human dishes like conch salad. Classified in HTS 0309.90.40.30 as fresh/chilled conch meal of molluscs, agglomerated per chapter note for food use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Source from CITES-approved fisheries due to queen conch Appendix II listing; attach export permits
• Maintain cold chain with reefer containers to preserve fresh status
• Label genus/species to prevent confusion with unregulated snails