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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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