Fresh Chilled Prince Edward Island Farmed Mussels
Fresh chilled mussels farmed in the cold waters off Prince Edward Island, Canada, packed in ice for immediate market. These qualify under HTS 0307.31.00.10 as farmed, fresh or chilled mussels (Mytilus spp.).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If temperature drops below freezing during transit
Incidental freezing reclassifies as frozen mussels, changing duty and storage requirements.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried mussels move to Chapter 07 for vegetables and roots, but unfit for Chapter 03 if not qualifying.
If for non-farmed regional variants
Canadian wild mussels use separate statistical breakout from aquaculture products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include temperature logs from harvest to import proving 'chilled' status under 4°C
• Canadian shellfish tag required; ensure it specifies farmed origin and harvest area
• Avoid bulk packing that could imply processing; maintain consumer-ready presentation
Related Products under HTS 0307.31.00.10
Farmed Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis)
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.
Farmed Green-Lipped Mussels (Perna canaliculus)
Live, fresh, or chilled green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) from New Zealand aquaculture farms, known for their large size and nutrient-rich profile. Classified as farmed under HTS 0307.31.00.10 for live, fresh, or chilled mussels.
Live Farmed Mediterranean Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
Live farmed Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from rope-culture systems in Spain or Chile, shipped alive in purged condition. HTS 0307.31.00.10 covers these as farmed, live mussels.
Farmed Chilean Mussels (Mytilus chilensis) Live
Live farmed mussels (Mytilus chilensis) from extensive aquaculture in Chile's southern fjords, exported alive for depuration. Classified precisely under HTS 0307.31.00.10 for farmed live mussels.
Farmed Black Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) Fresh
Fresh farmed black mussels from Pacific Northwest or European rope farms, beards removed and ready for culinary use. HTS 0307.31.00.10 applies to these farmed, fresh mussels.