Farmed Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis) from Japan
Live, fresh, or chilled blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) raised on aquaculture farms in coastal waters. These mussels are harvested at optimal size and quality for market, classified under HTS 0307.31.00.10 as farmed mussels, live, fresh, or chilled.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify farm origin certification to confirm 'farmed' status and comply with Section 609 provisions if applicable to molluscs
• Provide health certificates from exporting country proving molluscs are free from contaminants and fit for human consumption
• Avoid misclassification as wild-caught; check harvest documentation to prevent duty reassessment