Frozen Conch Meal for Soups from Mexico
Coarse-ground frozen meal derived from queen conch, designed for human consumption in soups, stews, or as a seafood stock base. Falls under HTS 0309.90.50.30 as frozen pellets/meals of conch molluscs, agglomerated without binders per chapter definition, excluding 0305-0308.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'frozen conch meal, fit for human consumption' with moisture/protein content to distinguish from animal feed
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient cooling chain documentation; maintain -18°C records to prove frozen status
• Consult CBP for conch origin verification under Section 609 to prevent seizures at entry