Mussels in Escabeche Sauce
Mussels in escabeche sauce are cooked mussels preserved in a mixture of oil, vinegar, and spices. This is a prepared or preserved product of an aquatic invertebrate, ready for consumption as a tapa or appetizer. It falls under tariff item 1604.20.90 as 'Other' prepared or preserved fish, not being a prepared meal or gefilte fish.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
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Prepared meals are classified separately under the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the escabeche sauce is a preserving medium, not a meal component
• Ensure the mussels are the predominant ingredient by weight
• Keep records of the recipe and ingredient proportions for CBSA verification
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