Live Blue Mussels
Live blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) are harvested from cold Atlantic waters and sold in the shell for immediate culinary use. As live molluscs, they are classified under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mussels are frozen
Frozen mussels are classified under a separate tariff item for frozen molluscs.
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
• Obtain a CFIA permit for live bivalve molluscs, as they are subject to food safety regulations
• Ensure the mussels are accompanied by a harvest area certificate to verify they come from an approved zone
• Keep the mussels cool and moist during transport to maintain viability
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.91.00
Chilled Bahamian Conch
Chilled whole conch meat from Bahamian queen conch fisheries is maintained at 0-4°C. As fresh or chilled conch molluscs, they fall under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Chilled Conch Adductor Muscle
Isolated chilled adductor muscles from queen conch are prized for texture. As part of fresh or chilled conch molluscs, they fall under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Chilled Conch for Ceviche
Premium chilled conch meat prepped for raw ceviche dishes is cleaned and sliced. As minimally processed fresh or chilled conch, it falls under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Chilled Milk Conch
Chilled meat from milk conch (Strombus costatus), a smaller Caribbean species, is presented fresh and chilled. As a conch mollusc in the fresh or chilled state, it falls under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Chilled West Indian Fighting Conch
Chilled meat from West Indian fighting conch (Strombus pugilis) is packed on ice post-harvest. As fresh or chilled conch molluscs, excluding live specimens, it falls under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other live, fresh or chilled molluscs.
Fresh Chilled Cockles
Fresh chilled cockles (Cerastoderma edule) are small bivalve molluscs harvested from intertidal zones and packed in chilled seawater to maintain freshness. They are presented live, fresh or chilled without any processing, falling squarely under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other molluscs in that state.