Live Ground Conch Pellets from China
Pellets formed from live-harvested conch molluscs, minimally processed by grinding and compression while maintaining freshness for human consumption as sashimi or salads. HTS 0309.90.40.30 applies to these agglomerated conch products of molluscs, explicitly defined as pellets fit for humans and distinct from 0305-0308 flours.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document live harvest within 24 hours to qualify as 'live' under HTS; include welfare certifications for molluscs
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial feed use
• Confirm no additives to stay within 'small quantity binder' chapter note