Live Greenlip Mussels
Live greenlip mussels (Perna canaliculus) from New Zealand farms are shipped alive in insulated reefer containers. As live molluscs valued for omega-3 content, they fall 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.
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
• Verify that the greenlip mussels meet CFIA import requirements for live bivalves, including health certificates from the exporting country
• Ensure the reefer container maintains proper temperature and humidity for live molluscs
• Declare the product as 'live greenlip mussels' (Perna canaliculus) on customs documents
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 Cooked Octopus Tentacles
Freshly caught octopus tentacles, briefly cooked and chilled to preserve texture for Mediterranean salads and tapas. This product falls under tariff item 0307.91.00 as fresh or chilled molluscs, specifically other molluscs. The brief cooking does not alter the classification as fresh or chilled.
Chilled Fresh Squid Tubes
Cleaned squid mantles (tubes) from Loligo species, chilled on ice for calamari preparation in Asian and Italian cuisines. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.91.00 as fresh or chilled molluscs, specifically other molluscs. The squid is minimally processed and intended for human consumption.
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.