Frozen Whelk Flour

Flour processed from frozen whelk (gastropod mollusc) for use in noodles or as umami powder. HTS 0309.90.50.90 covers this frozen mollusc flour for humans.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.79.01Same rate: 35%

If frozen whole whelks

Unprocessed frozen other molluscs in 0307.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If non-edible waste products

Whelk processing waste as feed to Chapter 23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Whelk shells must be removed pre-freezing; declare processing stage

Rare import; consult CBP for binding ruling if uncertain

Vibrio testing often required for gastropods