Live Greenlip Mussels from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• 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