Abalone Flour from Germany
Premium flour milled from dried abalone meat, a gastropod mollusc, used in high-end Asian cuisine and supplements. HTS 0309.90.60.00 covers this as other mollusc flour fit for human consumption.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if abalone species are protected; document sustainable sourcing
• Test for heavy metals common in shellfish flours; FDA prior notice is mandatory