Farmed Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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