Frozen Whelk Flour from Japan

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 — 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%

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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