Frozen Whelk Flour from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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