Frozen Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis)
Frozen blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) are harvested from cold Atlantic waters and frozen without shell removal. They are not smoked, and they are fit for human consumption, so they fall under this tariff item as 'other' frozen mussels.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mussels are smoked before freezing
Smoked mussels are classified under the sibling item for smoked products.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the freezing process does not involve cooking or smoking, which would change classification
• Provide the scientific name (Mytilus edulis) on the commercial invoice
• Check if the product meets CFIA labelling requirements for frozen molluscs
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.39.90
Brined Chilean Mussels (Mytilus chilensis)
Brined Chilean mussels (Mytilus chilensis) are preserved in brine, a common method for extending shelf life without cooking or smoking. They fall under this tariff item as 'other' mussels, not smoked, and are fit for human consumption.
Dried Black Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
Dried black mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) are dehydrated for long-term storage and used in soups and stews. They are not flours, meals, or pellets, so they fall under this tariff item as 'other' dried mussels.
Dried New Zealand Green Mussels (Perna canaliculus)
Dried New Zealand green mussels (Perna canaliculus) are dehydrated without additives, often used in supplements. They are not processed into flour or pellets, so they fall under this tariff item as 'other' dried mussels.
Frozen Green Lipped Mussels Half Shell (Perna canaliculus)
Frozen green lipped mussels on the half shell (Perna canaliculus) are partially shucked and frozen for restaurant use. They are not smoked and are fit for human consumption, so they fall under this tariff item as 'other' frozen mussels.
Frozen Prince Edward Island Mussels (Mytilus edulis)
Frozen Prince Edward Island mussels (Mytilus edulis) are farmed in Canadian waters and frozen immediately after harvest. They are not smoked and are fit for human consumption, so they fall under this tariff item as 'other' frozen mussels.
Salted Mediterranean Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
Salted Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) are preserved in salt or brine while retaining their shell. They are not smoked or cooked, so they fall under this tariff item as 'other' salted mussels.